SasquatchvsCitra

Sasquatch and Citra 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

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Citra

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonOrangeMint

Only in Citra

GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Property

PropertySasquatchCitra
Alpha acid6.6–9%10–15%
Beta acid8.2%3–4.5%
Co-humulone34–35%20–35%
Total oil-1.5–3 mL
Myrcene60–61%60–70%
Humulene13–14%7–13%
Caryophyllene5–6%5–8%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons