SasquatchvsCentennial

Sasquatch and Centennial 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

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Centennial

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TangerineFloralCitrus

Only in Sasquatch

LemonOrangeMint

Only in Centennial

PineGrapefruit

Property

PropertySasquatchCentennial
Alpha acid6.6–9%7–12%
Beta acid8.2%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone34–35%23–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene60–61%55–65%
Humulene13–14%10–20%
Caryophyllene5–6%5–7%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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