Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Palisade | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |