CitravsSasquatch

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

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCitraSasquatch
Alpha acid10–15%6.6–9%
Beta acid3–4.5%8.2%
Co-humulone20–35%34–35%
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene60–70%60–61%
Humulene7–13%13–14%
Caryophyllene5–8%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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