Liberty Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Liberty is an American hop with German heritage; bred to resemble Hallertau, therefore it is primarily used for aroma. Development began in 1983 by the United States Department of Agriculture program in Corvallis, Oregon before commercial release in 1991.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Liberty, the best alternatives are Hallertau, Hallertauer Tradition, or Mount Hood.

At A Glance

Profile Spicy, citrus (lemon), mild and floral.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.0 - 6.0%
Substitutes Hallertau, Hallertauer Tradition, Mount Hood
Pairs with Nugget
Beer Styles Pilsners, Lagers, California Common

General Information

Country United States
Alias USDA 21457
Storage Stability
Retains 55%-65% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 24.0 - 30.0%
Total Oil 0.6 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 45.0%
Humulene 30.0 - 40.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 12.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.6 - 1.0%
B-Pinene 0.1 - 0.3%
Geraniol 0.1 - 0.3%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1070 - 1780 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew
Growth Rate Very high
Cones Medium size with compact density
Sex Female
Leaf Color Green to dark green
Side Arm Length 12" - 30"

Liberty Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Lemon Spicy
Variety Name
Hallertau Hallertauer Tradition Mount Hood Nugget
Beer Style
California Common Lagers Mild Pilsner
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Breeding/Supplier
United States Department Of Agriculture
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-30 10:08:04
Source(s)

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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.