PalisadevsSouthern Cross
Palisade and Southern Cross 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
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyCitrusTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Palisade | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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