MagnatvsSasquatch

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

Magnat

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

2.8–7%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Poland

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Magnat

  • 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

FloralCitrusLemon

Only in Magnat

LilacChamomileWoody

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineOrangeMint

Property

PropertyMagnatSasquatch
Alpha acid11–16%6.6–9%
Beta acid2.8–7%8.2%
Co-humulone21–25%34–35%
Total oil1–2 mL-
Myrcene30–59%60–61%
Humulene16–20%13–14%
Caryophyllene7–8%5–6%
Farnesene5–6%8–9%
OriginPolandCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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