Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyCitrusLemon
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalDelicate
Only in Taiheke
TropicalGrapefruitLime
Property
| Property | Liberty | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |