Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMint
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Willamette