SasquatchvsWillamette

Sasquatch and Willamette 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

Willamette

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7.2%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

0.6–1.6 mL

United States

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

When to pick Willamette

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonOrangeMint

Only in Willamette

IncenseElderberryCaramelCurry

Property

PropertySasquatchWillamette
Alpha acid6.6–9%4–7.2%
Beta acid8.2%3–4.5%
Co-humulone34–35%28–35%
Total oil-0.6–1.6 mL
Myrcene60–61%30–40%
Humulene13–14%20–27%
Caryophyllene5–6%7–8%
Farnesene8–9%5–6%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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