Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Sasquatch
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
| Property | Calypso | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |