Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMint
Property
| Property | Cascade | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |