General Description

Born in 1983 and originating from Hallertau Mittlefrüh, Liberty is half sister to Crystal, Ultra and Mt. Hood hops and has a low Alpha Acid percentage and hop aroma consisting of classic noble hop aromatics such as an earthiness, spicy and floral aroma, making this hop ideal for more hop neutral styles of beer.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 3 – 6%

Beta Acids: 3 – 4% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: Earthy, Spicy, Floral.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

Bock

Lager

Pale Ale

Pilsner

Wheat beer

Due to its low Alpha Acids and mild aromatics

Substitutes

Hallertau Mittlefrüh

Mount Hood

Hallertau Tradition

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.