Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Palisade
YogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Only in Belma
MelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Palisade | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem