Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 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 Lemondrop
- 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
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonFloral
Only in Lemondrop
MintGreenMelon
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicate
Property
| Property | Lemondrop | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–34% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–47% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 56–58% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Mandarina Bavaria