Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalDelicateLemon
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Liberty | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |