SasquatchvsChinook

Sasquatch and Chinook 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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 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 Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertySasquatchChinook
Alpha acid6.6–9%11.5–15%
Beta acid8.2%3–4%
Co-humulone34–35%27–35%
Total oil-1–2.7 mL
Myrcene60–61%20–30%
Humulene13–14%18–24%
Caryophyllene5–6%9–11%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons