EroicavsSasquatch

Eroica (bittering) and Sasquatch (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Eroica

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Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus

Property

PropertyEroicaSasquatch
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%6.6–9%
Beta acid3–5.3%8.2%
Co-humulone40%34–35%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL-
Myrcene55–65%60–61%
Humulene0–1%13–14%
Caryophyllene7–13%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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