Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Rakau
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | - | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 55–57% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 4–5% |
| Origin | Canada | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Amarillo