Description

Origin: USA. Liberty came about in 1983 as part of the same USDA program that produced its half-sisters Crystal, Mt. Hood, and Ultra. It is a triploid daughter of Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a downy mildew-resistant USDA male, #64035M. Of the four sister hops, is considered to most closely resemble its German mother.

Usage: Designed as a substitute for Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty makes an excellent domestic stand-in for European noble hops in German pils, Bavarian-style lagers, Kölsch, Hefeweizen, Biere de Garde, and Belgian ales.

Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Mild and refined. Slightly spicy, sweet and grassy, it isman excellent substitute for noble varieties.

Alpha Acid Range: 3.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acid Range: 3.0 – 4.0%
Co-Humulone as % of alpha: 24 – 30
Total oils mL/100 gr.: 0.6 – 1.8