EllavsPalisade

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

Ella

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13.3–19.2%

Beta acid

4–7.8%

Total oil

2.4–3.4 mL

Australia

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 Ella

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Palisade

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Ella

SpicyGrapefruitTropicalNobleAnise

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean

Property

PropertyEllaPalisade
Alpha acid13.3–19.2%5.5–10%
Beta acid4–7.8%5.5–8%
Co-humulone33–40%24–29%
Total oil2.4–3.4 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene34–50%45–55%
Humulene15–22%10–20%
Caryophyllene5–18%8–16%
Farnesene12–14%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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