AzaccavsBergamot

Azacca and Bergamot are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Bergamot

Dual purpose

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

PropertyAzaccaBergamot
Alpha acid14–16%8–10.7%
Beta acid4–5.5%6–8.9%
Co-humulone38–45%39–40%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL-
Myrcene46–55%44–45%
Humulene14–18%14–15%
Caryophyllene8–12%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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