CentennialvsSasquatch
Centennial and Sasquatch are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralTangerine
Only in Centennial
PineGrapefruit
Only in Sasquatch
LemonOrangeMint
Property
| Property | Centennial | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |