Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bouclier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalSpicyCitrus
Only in Bouclier
Grassy
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralDelicateLemon
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |