SasquatchvsMosaic

Sasquatch and Mosaic 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

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 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 Mosaic

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TangerineCitrus

Only in Sasquatch

LemonFloralOrangeMint

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertySasquatchMosaic
Alpha acid6.6–9%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid8.2%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone34–35%24–26%
Total oil-1–1.5 mL
Myrcene60–61%47–55%
Humulene13–14%10–16%
Caryophyllene5–6%3–8%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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