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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Canada

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 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

PropertyLumberjackPalisade
Alpha acid9–12%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%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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