BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 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 BRU-1
- 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
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |