Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Junga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Liberty
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Junga
EarthyFruityGrapefruitBlack currant
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Junga | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |