Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cashmere
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Zythos
TangerineCitrusFloralPineGrapefruitTropical
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Zythos | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12.5% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.2% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–31% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 14–23% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |