Northern Brewer (GR)vsPalisade
Northern Brewer (GR) (bittering) and Palisade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Northern Brewer (GR)
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
1–2.1 mL
Germany
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Northern Brewer (GR)
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Northern Brewer (GR)
MintGrassyPine
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Property
| Property | Northern Brewer (GR) | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–33% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1–2.1 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–20% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |