Liberty Hops Pellets 1 oz
$3.09
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Liberty Hops
Liberty is an American aroma hop variety developed by the USDA in 1983 and released in 1991. Bred from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a downy mildew-resistant German male, Liberty closely resembles its noble parentage, offering mild, sweet, and floral characteristics with subtle spicy notes. It is well-suited for German-style lagers and ales, as well as American craft lagers.
Liberty Hops Overview
- Flavors: Floral, spicy, sweet, herbal
- Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Kölsch, Wheat Beer, Bock
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Mount Hood, Crystal
Background
Liberty was developed to provide an American alternative to the traditional German Hallertau Mittelfrüh, aiming to replicate its noble aroma profile while offering improved disease resistance. Its delicate balance of floral and spicy notes makes it a popular choice among brewers seeking to craft beers with subtle hop character.
Additional information
| SKU | HP19, HP19E |
| Hops Format | Pellet |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Alpha Acid | Low (0-5%) |
Liberty Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 3.0 – 5.0% |
| Beta Acids | 3.0 – 4.0% |
| Cohumulone | 24 – 30% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.6 – 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 20 – 40% |
| Humulene | 35 – 40% |
| Caryophyllene | 9 – 12% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
