AuroravsLiberty

Aurora (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Aurora

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–13%

Beta acid

2.7–5.5%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Slovenia

Liberty

Bittering

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.6–1.8 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Aurora

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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

FloralSpicyNoble

Only in Aurora

Lemongrass

Only in Liberty

HerbalDelicateCitrusLemon

Property

PropertyAuroraLiberty
Alpha acid6.5–13%3–6.5%
Beta acid2.7–5.5%3–4%
Co-humulone20–26%22–30%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene20–25%15–25%
Humulene20–25%35–45%
Caryophyllene6–9%10–15%
Farnesene5–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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