Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Sasquatch
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
| Property | Nugget | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |