SasquatchvsMount Hood
Sasquatch (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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