Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Palisade
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruit
Only in Harlequin
PeachPineapple
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |