Nobility BlendvsLiberty
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonFloralSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
OrangeLemongrassGreen
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalDelicateCitrus
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |