TriplePearlvsCashmere
TriplePearl and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Cashmere
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 TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestResinSpicyBlack currantSandalwoodCedarFloral
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | TriplePearl | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–11.2% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.2% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 21–55% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–55% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 7–11% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |