Liberty is an extension of the Hallertau family of hops and was bred in 1983 from Hallertauer Mittlefruh and a disease resistant male. Liberty has a notable pedigree being closely related to Ultra, Mt. Hood and Crystal. Liberty is in wide use in many beers, mostly in the U.S. but also worldwide.

        Quality Averages:

• Pedigree: Liberty Hops is an extension of the Hallertau family of hops and was bred in 1983.
• General Trade Perception: Often used to contribute early bitterness; good aroma contribution late in the boil.
• Possible Substitutions: Hallertau, Mount Hood.
• Beer Styles: Lager, American Wheat, Blonde Ale, American Amber Ale, Bock.
• Maturity: Early-Mid season.
• Yield: 1,300 - 1,700 kg./ha.
• Growth Habit: Vigorous.
• Disease Reaction: Downy mildew: moderately resistant. Verticillium wilt: moderately resistant.
• Pickability: Easy to pick
• Lupulin: Dark yellow.
• Cone Structure: Medium, compact.
• Aroma: A delicate floral bouquet that has essence of spice.

Alpha Acids (%)	3.0 - 6.5	Beta Acids (%)	3.0 - 4.0
Alpha/Beta Ratio	1 : 1	Co-Humulone (% of a. a.)	24 - 30
Humulone	-	Storage (% lost)	65 - 75
Oil Content (mls/100g)	0.7 - 1.9	Humulene ( % in oil)	30 - 40
Caryophyllene (% of oil)	9 - 12	Hum/Cary Ratio	-
Farnesene (% of oil)	<1.0	Myrcene (%)	24 - 32