Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateLemon
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Liberty | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |