Grown in the USA, Liberty is one of three hops bred from the famous Hallertauer Mittelfruh in an attempt to duplicate its noble character without its propensity for disease. Liberty comes very close to matching the characteristics of Hallertauer Mittelfruh (the aroma hop used in Samuel Adams Boston Lager). Aroma is described as spicy; mild and pleasant. Use in all fine lagers for bittering and especially flavor and aroma. Average alpha acid = 4.3%.