Liberty was bred in 1983, Liberty is an extension of the Hallertau hop family. It is a half-sister to Ultra, Mt. Hood and Crystal. Liberty demonstrates some tolerance to downy mildew, is susceptible to powdery mildew and has small size cones that can be difficult to harvest.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include noble, delicate, floral bouquet and spice.
Possible substitutions include Hallertau, Mount Hood, Traditon
| Alpha Acid | 4 - 5.5% |
| Beta Acid | 3 - 4% |
| Co-humulone | 22 - 24% |
| Total Oil | 1 - 1.8 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.1 - 0.3% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 15 - 25% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.6 - 1% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 10 - 15% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 35 - 45% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.1 - 0.3% of total oil |