Liberty hops tend to have a mild, slightly spicy (cinnamon) aroma, and sometimes described as slightly sweet. It is mostly used in Lagers, Pilsners, Bocks, and sometimes wheat beers.
Characteristics | Noble hop characteristics |
Purpose | Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 3%-6% |
Beta Acid Composition | 3.5% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 24%-28% |
Country | US |
Cone Size | Medium |
Cone Density | Compact |
Seasonal Maturity | Early |
Yield Amount | 1200-2000 kg/hectare (1070-1780 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | Very high |
Resistant to | Moderately resistant to downy mildew |
Susceptible to | |
Storability | Retains 35%-55% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | Moderate to easy |
Total Oil Composition | 1.3 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 46% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 31% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 9%-12% Hallertau, Mount Hood |
Farnesene Oil | 1% |
Substitutes | Hallertau, Mount Hood |
Style Guide | Bock, Lager, Pale Ale |