ChinookvsSasquatch

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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus

Property

PropertyChinookSasquatch
Alpha acid11.5–15%6.6–9%
Beta acid3–4%8.2%
Co-humulone27–35%34–35%
Total oil1–2.7 mL-
Myrcene20–30%60–61%
Humulene18–24%13–14%
Caryophyllene9–11%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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