Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MangoOrangeTropical
Only in Azacca
PapayaGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyCitrus
Only in Bergamot
DankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperPepperFloral
Property
| Property | Azacca | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 44–45% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |