Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Zenith
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Zenith
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Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonOrangeMint
Property
| Property | Zenith | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–9% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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