Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sasquatch
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus
Property
| Property | Galena | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |