Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |