2025 US Cashmere Hop Pellets – US Lemon, Melon & Coconut Aroma Hops | Northwest Hops
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Cashmere Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Released by Washington State University in 2013
- Developed from a cross between Cascade and a wild hop
Type:
- Dual-purpose (suitable for both bittering and especially prized for its complex aroma and flavor)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 7.7–9.1%
Beta Acids:
- 3.3–7.1%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Lemon/Lime: Bright lemon zest, lime, and lemon peel
- Melon: Honeydew, cantaloupe, and hints of watermelon
- Tropical Fruit: Mango, pineapple, and subtle coconut
- Herbal: Soft herbal complexity, hints of mint and lemongrass
- Other: Touch of “candy” sweetness and sometimes mild stonefruit (peach, apricot)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Praised for its smooth, mellow bitterness and big “juicy” aroma
- Features a unique blend of citrus, melon, and tropical fruit—making it perfect for late additions and dry hopping
- Adds a modern, fruit-forward character to pale ales, IPAs, and lagers
Best Beer Styles:
- Pale Ale, IPA (especially hazy/juicy)
- Wheat Beer
- Saison and Blonde Ale
- Fruity lagers, cream ales, and experimental sours
Substitutes:
- Lemondrop (for lemon, but less melon/tropical)
- Lotus or El Dorado (for fruit-forward blends)
- Cascade (for a “cleaner,” classic citrus, but less complex)
Fun Fact:
Cashmere gets its soft, “pillowy” mouthfeel and plush tropical/citrus aroma from its Cascade parentage, but adds a distinctive melon and coconut note unique to the variety.
Cashmere gets its soft, “pillowy” mouthfeel and plush tropical/citrus aroma from its Cascade parentage, but adds a distinctive melon and coconut note unique to the variety.