PalisadevsFirst Gold
Palisade and First Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeApricotFloral
Only in Palisade
YogurtHoneyPassion fruitClean
Only in First Gold
TangerineMagnoliaRedberryHerbalHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Palisade | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |