CTZvsSasquatch

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

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • 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

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMint

Property

PropertyCTZSasquatch
Alpha acid14.5–17%6.6–9%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%8.2%
Co-humulone28–35%34–35%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%60–61%
Humulene9–14%13–14%
Caryophyllene6–10%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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