PalisadevsChinook

Palisade and Chinook 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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 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 Chinook

  • 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 Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Property

PropertyPalisadeChinook
Alpha acid5.5–10%11.5–15%
Beta acid5.5–8%3–4%
Co-humulone24–29%27–35%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene45–55%20–30%
Humulene10–20%18–24%
Caryophyllene8–16%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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