Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMintCitrus
Property
| Property | Bobek | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 8–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Canada |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Willamette