Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 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 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
| Property | Nugget | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |