CalypsovsSasquatch

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

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Sasquatch

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMint

Property

PropertyCalypsoSasquatch
Alpha acid12–16%6.6–9%
Beta acid5–6%8.2%
Co-humulone38–42%34–35%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL-
Myrcene30–45%60–61%
Humulene20–35%13–14%
Caryophyllene9–15%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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