Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Liberty | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |