PalisadevsCalypso

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

Palisade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–10%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Palisade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach

Property

PropertyPalisadeCalypso
Alpha acid5.5–10%12–16%
Beta acid5.5–8%5–6%
Co-humulone24–29%38–42%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%30–45%
Humulene10–20%20–35%
Caryophyllene8–16%9–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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