JungavsLiberty

Junga and Liberty are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Junga

Bittering

Alpha acid

10–14%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

1.5–2.6 mL

Poland

Liberty

Bittering

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

PropertyJungaLiberty
Alpha acid10–14%3–6.5%
Beta acid5–8%3–4%
Co-humulone29–34%22–30%
Total oil1.5–2.6 mL0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-35–45%
Caryophyllene-10–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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