Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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