TillicumvsPalisade

Tillicum (bittering) and Palisade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Tillicum

Bittering

Alpha acid

13.5–15.5%

Beta acid

9.5–11.5%

Total oil

-

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 Tillicum

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Palisade

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Tillicum

Stone fruitCitrus

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean

Property

PropertyTillicumPalisade
Alpha acid13.5–15.5%5.5–10%
Beta acid9.5–11.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone35%24–29%
Total oil-0.8–2 mL
Myrcene39–41%45–55%
Humulene13–15%10–20%
Caryophyllene7–8%8–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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