Sonnet
Alpha acid
2.6–7.4%
Beta acid
2–3.7%
Total oil
0.2–1 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 Sonnet
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonFloral
Only in Sonnet
HoneysuckleSweetEarthyGrassHoneyOak
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicate
Property
| Property | Sonnet | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.6–7.4% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.2–1 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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