NuggetvsSasquatch

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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Nugget

  • 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

Citrus

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMint

Property

PropertyNuggetSasquatch
Alpha acid9.5–16%6.6–9%
Beta acid3–5.8%8.2%
Co-humulone22–30%34–35%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL-
Myrcene48–59%60–61%
Humulene12–22%13–14%
Caryophyllene7–10%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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