Mount RainiervsLiberty
Mount Rainier (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mount Rainier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleFloralCitrusSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
Licorice
Only in Liberty
HerbalDelicateLemon
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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