SasquatchvsPacific Gem
Sasquatch (dual purpose) and Pacific Gem (bittering) 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
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMintCitrus
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryOakPine
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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