Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Caliente
CitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Caliente | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |