Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPassion fruit
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryLychee
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyApricotClean
Property
| Property | Citra | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |