Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Atlas
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Atlas
LimePine
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Atlas | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |