Cashmere

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaUS

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About

Developed by Washington State University and released in 2013, Cashmere is the result of a marriage of Cascade and Northern Brewer. Fortuitously, it features alpha acids higher than that of Cascade.

Origin

Released in 2013 by Washington State University, it's a cross between Cascade and Northern Brewer

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

Smooth BitternessHerbal AromaLemonPeachTangerineFruityLimeMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbalSpicy

Recommended Beer Styles

Saison

Substitutes

Cascade

Oil Composition

Myrcene

39-42%

Humulene

26-29%

Caryophyllene

12-13%

Farnesene

≥1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid7.7 - 9.1%

Beta Acid3.3 - 7.1%

Co-Humulone22-24%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.2-1.4 mL/100g

HSI0.25

Flavor Intensity8/10

Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop

StorabilityRetains 75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

External Resources

hopsteiner.com