Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrusLemon
Property
| Property | Tropica | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |