Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Simcoe
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
| Property | Sasquatch | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |