SasquatchvsSimcoe

Sasquatch and Simcoe 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

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMint

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum

Property

PropertySasquatchSimcoe
Alpha acid6.6–9%11–15%
Beta acid8.2%3–5%
Co-humulone34–35%15–21%
Total oil-0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene60–61%40–50%
Humulene13–14%15–20%
Caryophyllene5–6%8–14%
Farnesene8–9%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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