TriumphvsLiberty

Triumph (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 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 Triumph

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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

SpicyCitrus

Only in Triumph

PineOrangePeachLimeFruity

Only in Liberty

NobleFloralHerbalDelicateLemon

Property

PropertyTriumphLiberty
Alpha acid9–12%3–6.5%
Beta acid3–5%3–4%
Co-humulone22–26%22–30%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene25–40%15–25%
Humulene28–34%35–45%
Caryophyllene8–10%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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