TriplePearlvsLiberty
TriplePearl (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 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 TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicyFloral
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeZestMelonResinBlack currantSandalwoodCedar
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalDelicateLemon
Property
| Property | TriplePearl | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–11.2% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–55% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 7–11% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |