Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonSpicyCitrus
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitPineappleGrassyTropical
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalDelicate
Property
| Property | Azacca | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |