StirlingvsPalisade

Stirling and Palisade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Palisade

Dual purpose

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

PropertyStirlingPalisade
Alpha acid6–12%5.5–10%
Beta acid4–6%5.5–8%
Co-humulone21–28%24–29%
Total oil1.3–1.9 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene44–48%45–55%
Humulene19–23%10–20%
Caryophyllene5–7%8–16%
Farnesene11–17%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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