PalisadevsColumbus

Palisade and Columbus 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

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Palisade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Columbus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean

Only in Columbus

EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusPungentDankCannabis

Property

PropertyPalisadeColumbus
Alpha acid5.5–10%14–18%
Beta acid5.5–8%4.5–6%
Co-humulone24–29%28–35%
Total oil0.8–2 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%45–55%
Humulene10–20%9–14%
Caryophyllene8–16%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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