MosaicvsSasquatch

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

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTangerine

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Sasquatch

LemonFloralOrangeMint

Property

PropertyMosaicSasquatch
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%6.6–9%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%8.2%
Co-humulone24–26%34–35%
Total oil1–1.5 mL-
Myrcene47–55%60–61%
Humulene10–16%13–14%
Caryophyllene3–8%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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