TangovsCashmere

Tango and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Tango

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–11%

Beta acid

7.5–10%

Total oil

2.4–4 mL

Germany

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tango

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Tango

Passion fruitPineappleSpicyCitrus

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyTangoCashmere
Alpha acid7.5–11%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid7.5–10%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone19–25%22–24%
Total oil2.4–4 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene-39–42%
Humulene-26–29%
Caryophyllene-11–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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