Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Aurora
SpicyLemongrassNoble
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Property
| Property | Aurora | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |