LumberjackvsPalisade
Lumberjack and Palisade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Palisade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lumberjack
MelonCitrusSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–29% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |