Emerald SpirevsPalisade
Emerald Spire and Palisade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Emerald Spire
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
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 Emerald Spire
PeachFruityWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleMelonHoneydew
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Emerald Spire | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.6–13% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 38–39% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 36–37% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |