Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Medusa
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Palisade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Apricot
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitFloralClean
Property
| Property | Medusa | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |