Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateLemon
Property
| Property | Hydra | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |