African QueenvsBergamot
African Queen and Bergamot are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick African Queen
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
DankLemongrass
Only in African Queen
CitrusBlueberryStone fruitBlack currantGooseberryBubblegumCassisChiliesGazpacho
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoCherryZestLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Property
| Property | African Queen | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.2% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–29% | 44–45% |
| Humulene | 21–30% | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–17% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |