Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMint
Property
| Property | Citra | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |