PalisadevsNugget

Palisade and Nugget 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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Palisade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

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

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyPalisadeNugget
Alpha acid5.5–10%9.5–16%
Beta acid5.5–8%3–5.8%
Co-humulone24–29%22–30%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene45–55%48–59%
Humulene10–20%12–22%
Caryophyllene8–16%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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