PahtovsLiberty

Pahto and Liberty are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Pahto

Bittering

Alpha acid

17–20%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Liberty

Bittering

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.6–1.8 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Pahto

  • 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

When to pick Liberty

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Pahto

NeutralEarthyCleanSmooth

Only in Liberty

NobleFloralSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon

Property

PropertyPahtoLiberty
Alpha acid17–20%3–6.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%3–4%
Co-humulone26–32%22–30%
Total oil1–2.5 mL0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene58–72%15–25%
Humulene8–11%35–45%
Caryophyllene3–6%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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