Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Bergamot
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralTropicalOrangeDank
Only in Amarillo
SpicyCitrusLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruit
Only in Bergamot
MangoCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperPepper
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 44–45% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |