Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Sládek
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4–11%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sládek
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruit
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyApricotFloralClean
Only in Sládek
NobleFruityPeachGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Palisade | Sládek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–11% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 23–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 35–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |