Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
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 Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Calypso | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |