Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Akoya
TeaGreenPepper
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Akoya | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Aurora