PekkovsSasquatch

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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Pekko

  • 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

FloralCitrusMintLemon

Only in Pekko

PleasantHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSage

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineOrange

Property

PropertyPekkoSasquatch
Alpha acid13–16%6.6–9%
Beta acid3.5–5%8.2%
Co-humulone27–30%34–35%
Total oil1–3 mL-
Myrcene20–30%60–61%
Humulene20–28%13–14%
Caryophyllene15–20%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%8–9%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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