ColumbusvsPalisade

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

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

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 Columbus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Palisade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean

Property

PropertyColumbusPalisade
Alpha acid14–18%5.5–10%
Beta acid4.5–6%5.5–8%
Co-humulone28–35%24–29%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene45–55%45–55%
Humulene9–14%10–20%
Caryophyllene6–10%8–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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