SasquatchvsGlacier

Sasquatch and Glacier 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

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Glacier

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertySasquatchGlacier
Alpha acid6.6–9%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid8.2%5.4–10%
Co-humulone34–35%11–16%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene60–61%35–45%
Humulene13–14%25–35%
Caryophyllene5–6%8–13%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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