ZeniavsCashmere

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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

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 Zenia

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Cashmere

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Fruity

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeOnionCitrusPineMarmaladeGarlic

Only in Cashmere

LemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyZeniaCashmere
Alpha acid11–14%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone-22–24%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene-39–42%
Humulene-26–29%
Caryophyllene-11–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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