NuggetvsPalisade

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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

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 Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Palisade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean

Property

PropertyNuggetPalisade
Alpha acid9.5–16%5.5–10%
Beta acid3–5.8%5.5–8%
Co-humulone22–30%24–29%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene48–59%45–55%
Humulene12–22%10–20%
Caryophyllene7–10%8–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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