Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Chinook
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
| Property | Sasquatch | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |