Liberty

Alpha-Acid (%)

3.0 - 6.0

Description

Liberty is an American aroma-hop cultivar with spice and herb flavors. It is descended from Hallertau and has some continnental Noble Hop characteristics with better disease resistance. It was developed as a replacement for Hallertau Mittlefrueh. Liberty is a half-sister to several hop varieties: Crystal, Ultra, and Mount Hood.

Possible Substitutes

Crystal, Hallertau, and Mount Hood

Beer Styles

American-style Pilsner, cream ale, California common ale, and American pale ale

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids:	3 - 6	%
Beta Acids:	3.0 - 3.5	%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	1.4
Cohumulone:	24 - 30	(% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils:	0.6 - 1.2	(mL/100g)
Myrcene:	20 - 40	(% essential oils)
Caryophyllene:	9 - 12	(% essential oils)
Humulene:	35 - 40	(% essential oils)
Farnesene:	0 - 1	(% essential oils)