TillicumvsLiberty

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

Tillicum

Bittering

Alpha acid

13.5–15.5%

Beta acid

9.5–11.5%

Total oil

-

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 Tillicum

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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

Citrus

Only in Tillicum

Stone fruit

Only in Liberty

NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateLemon

Property

PropertyTillicumLiberty
Alpha acid13.5–15.5%3–6.5%
Beta acid9.5–11.5%3–4%
Co-humulone35%22–30%
Total oil-0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene39–41%15–25%
Humulene13–15%35–45%
Caryophyllene7–8%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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