Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 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 Contessa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Liberty
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Contessa | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |