PalisadevsStirling

Palisade and Stirling 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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Palisade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Stirling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicy

Property

PropertyPalisadeStirling
Alpha acid5.5–10%6–12%
Beta acid5.5–8%4–6%
Co-humulone24–29%21–28%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene45–55%44–48%
Humulene10–20%19–23%
Caryophyllene8–16%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons