BrooklynvsPalisade

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

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Palisade

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Passion fruit

Only in Brooklyn

GrapefruitTropicalSpicyHay

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyApricotFloralClean

Property

PropertyBrooklynPalisade
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%5.5–10%
Beta acid8–10%5.5–8%
Co-humulone26%24–29%
Total oil-0.8–2 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-8–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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