Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 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 Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Palisade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Chelan
CitrusFruityMild
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Property
| Property | Chelan | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |