Cashmere
Soft-melon aroma cousin of Cascade.
What it tastes like
Cashmere is a Cascade descendant grown mainly in Idaho. Where Cascade is sharper and more grapefruit, Cashmere is softer — melon, lemon, peach, coconut. Increasingly common in pale ales and session IPAs aiming for a softer hop profile.
Best in these styles
Tasting Tip
Cashmere is often paired with a more aggressive hop like Citra to soften the overall fruit character.Beers showcasing Cashmere
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Cashmere, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
7–10%
Beta Acid
6–8%
Total Oil
1.0–2.0 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
35-45%
humulene
20-25%
caryophyllene
8-10%
farnesene
<1%
History
Bred at Washington State University, released in 2013. A daughter of Cascade with a softer, sweeter profile.
Freshness Note
Stable. Solid 60–90 day window.