LibertyvsPerle (US)
Liberty (bittering) and Perle (US) (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Perle (US)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralHerbal
Only in Liberty
NobleSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Only in Perle (US)
Slightly
Property
| Property | Liberty | Perle (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |