PalisadevsSorachi Ace
Palisade and Sorachi Ace 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
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sorachi Ace
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Only in Sorachi Ace
LemonDillWoodyTobaccoCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Palisade | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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