Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Smaragd
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleFloralSpicy
Only in Liberty
HerbalDelicateCitrusLemon
Only in Smaragd
FruityTobaccoAniseClove
Property
| Property | Liberty | Smaragd |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 13–18% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 30–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |