Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Calypso
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
| Property | Palisade | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |