SasquatchvsAzacca

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

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonOrangeCitrus

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineFloralMint

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaGrapefruitSpicyPineappleGrassyTropical

Property

PropertySasquatchAzacca
Alpha acid6.6–9%14–16%
Beta acid8.2%4–5.5%
Co-humulone34–35%38–45%
Total oil-1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene60–61%46–55%
Humulene13–14%14–18%
Caryophyllene5–6%8–12%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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