Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Sasquatch
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
| Property | Pekko | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |