Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tomahawk
- 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 Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Palisade | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |