Nobility BlendvsSasquatch
Nobility Blend and Sasquatch are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonOrangeFloral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineMintCitrus
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |