AzaccavsSasquatch

Azacca and Sasquatch are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeLemonCitrus

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaGrapefruitSpicyPineappleGrassyTropical

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineFloralMint

Property

PropertyAzaccaSasquatch
Alpha acid14–16%6.6–9%
Beta acid4–5.5%8.2%
Co-humulone38–45%34–35%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL-
Myrcene46–55%60–61%
Humulene14–18%13–14%
Caryophyllene8–12%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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