Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 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 Delta
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Delta
Melon
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalDelicateLemon
Property
| Property | Delta | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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