SasquatchvsStrisselspalt
Sasquatch (dual purpose) and Strisselspalt (aroma) 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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMint
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker