Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Monroe
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Property
| Property | Liberty | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |