PalisadevsAmarillo

Palisade (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Palisade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–10%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Palisade

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeApricotFloral

Only in Palisade

YogurtHoneyPassion fruitClean

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusLemonMelonPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyPalisadeAmarillo
Alpha acid5.5–10%7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%5.5–8%
Co-humulone24–29%21–24%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene45–55%40–70%
Humulene10–20%19–24%
Caryophyllene8–16%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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