HarlequinvsPalisade

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

Harlequin

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

7–9%

Total oil

1–1.6 mL

UK

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 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

PropertyHarlequinPalisade
Alpha acid9–12%5.5–10%
Beta acid7–9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone27–31%24–29%
Total oil1–1.6 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene59–61%45–55%
Humulene4–6%10–20%
Caryophyllene-8–16%
Farnesene9–11%0–1%
OriginUKUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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