Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Palisade | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |