Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Palisade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Enigma | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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