Pacific GemvsSasquatch
Pacific Gem (bittering) and Sasquatch (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Sasquatch
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryOakPine
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMintCitrus
Property
| Property | Pacific Gem | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.6 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Canada |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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