Yellow SubvsSasquatch

Yellow Sub (aroma) and Sasquatch (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

Sasquatch

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.6–9%

Beta acid

8.2%

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick Yellow Sub

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Sasquatch

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusOrange

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetRedApricotBlackberry

Only in Sasquatch

TangerineLemonFloralMint

Property

PropertyYellow SubSasquatch
Alpha acid6.2–7.2%6.6–9%
Beta acid-8.2%
Co-humulone-34–35%
Total oil--
Myrcene-60–61%
Humulene-13–14%
Caryophyllene-5–6%
Farnesene-8–9%
OriginGermanyCanada
PurposeAromaDual purpose

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