Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sussex
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateLemon
Only in Sussex
EarthyGrassyMintVanilla
Property
| Property | Liberty | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4.3–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.4–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.4–0.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 41–43% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 22–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |