Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Only in Teamaker
Subtle
Property
| Property | Liberty | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |