Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Archer
ApricotLimePeach
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateLemon
Property
| Property | Archer | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |