SasquatchvsNugget

Sasquatch and Nugget 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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 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 Nugget

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMint

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertySasquatchNugget
Alpha acid6.6–9%9.5–16%
Beta acid8.2%3–5.8%
Co-humulone34–35%22–30%
Total oil-0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene60–61%48–59%
Humulene13–14%12–22%
Caryophyllene5–6%7–10%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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