PalisadevsWillamette
Palisade and Willamette 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
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Palisade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurry
Property
| Property | Palisade | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–10% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–29% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–16% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding