Cashmere

Dual Purpose Hop

Cashmere was released by the USDA in 2013 from a cross of Cascade and Northern Brewer. Cashmere is primarily valued as an aroma hop, with late and finishing additions preserving its most distinctive character.

Alpha Acids7.7-9.1 %

Beta Acids3.5-4.5 %

Total Oil1.2-1.4 mL

OriginUSA

Variety Details

Cashmere combines lemon and lime with melon, tropical fruit and a soft herbal quality, often presenting more gently than many high-impact American aroma hops. Moderate alpha acids allow it to function as a dual-purpose variety, but its nuanced fruit character is best preserved in late-kettle, whirlpool and dry-hop additions. It works well in pale ales, IPAs, wheat beers, saisons and contemporary lagers.

Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.