AuroravsPalisade

Aurora and Palisade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Aurora

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–13%

Beta acid

2.7–5.5%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Slovenia

Palisade

Dual purpose

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

PropertyAuroraPalisade
Alpha acid6.5–13%5.5–10%
Beta acid2.7–5.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone20–26%24–29%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene20–25%45–55%
Humulene20–25%10–20%
Caryophyllene6–9%8–16%
Farnesene5–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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