MillenniumvsSasquatch
Millennium (bittering) and Sasquatch (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Millennium
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMintCitrus
Property
| Property | Millennium | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |