SasquatchvsStirling

Sasquatch and Stirling 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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Stirling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonOrangeMintCitrus

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicy

Property

PropertySasquatchStirling
Alpha acid6.6–9%6–12%
Beta acid8.2%4–6%
Co-humulone34–35%21–28%
Total oil-1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene60–61%44–48%
Humulene13–14%19–23%
Caryophyllene5–6%5–7%
Farnesene8–9%11–17%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose