Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Sasquatch
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
| Property | Chinook | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |