Opal
Alpha acid
5–14%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 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 Opal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Palisade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Opal
Black currantCitrusSpicyHerbalAnise
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Property
| Property | Opal | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–14% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 13–34% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 30–50% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–15% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding