CeleiavsLiberty

Celeia (aroma) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 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 Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Liberty

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleFloralSpicyHerbal

Only in Celeia

LavenderEarthy

Only in Liberty

DelicateCitrusLemon

Property

PropertyCeleiaLiberty
Alpha acid3–6%3–6.5%
Beta acid2–4%3–4%
Co-humulone25–29%22–30%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene26–35%15–25%
Humulene18–23%35–45%
Caryophyllene8–9%10–15%
Farnesene3–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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