Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Sonnet
Alpha acid
2.6–7.4%
Beta acid
2–3.7%
Total oil
0.2–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Sonnet
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusLemon
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicate
Only in Sonnet
HoneysuckleSweetEarthyGrassHoneyOak
Property
| Property | Liberty | Sonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 2.6–7.4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2–3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.2–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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