Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
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 Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Floral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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