Hallertau TaurusvsLiberty
Hallertau Taurus (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaPepperCurryEarthy
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Hallertau Taurus | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17.9% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.5 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 30–31% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–9% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Hallertau Tradition