Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Saaz (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Liberty
FloralHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthy
Property
| Property | Liberty | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–13% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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