Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Palisade | Tillicum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 13.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 9.5–11.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |