SasquatchvsColumbus

Sasquatch and Columbus 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

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 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 Columbus

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonOrangeMint

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyPungentDankCannabis

Property

PropertySasquatchColumbus
Alpha acid6.6–9%14–18%
Beta acid8.2%4.5–6%
Co-humulone34–35%28–35%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene60–61%45–55%
Humulene13–14%9–14%
Caryophyllene5–6%6–10%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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