LibertyvsEroica

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

Liberty

Bittering

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.6–1.8 mL

United States

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Liberty

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Liberty

NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyLibertyEroica
Alpha acid3–6.5%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–4%3–5.3%
Co-humulone22–30%40%
Total oil0.6–1.8 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene15–25%55–65%
Humulene35–45%0–1%
Caryophyllene10–15%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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