Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Mint
Only in Polaris
MentholPineapple
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeCitrus
Property
| Property | Polaris | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–23% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 4–5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | Germany | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |