Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
CitrusLemonFloralSpicy
Only in Taiheke
TropicalGrapefruitLime
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalDelicate
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |