Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Palisade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicy
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Property
| Property | Stirling | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |