BergamotvsAzacca

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

Bergamot

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10.7%

Beta acid

6–8.9%

Total oil

-

United States

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bergamot

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeMangoTropical

Only in Bergamot

DankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperPepperFloral

Only in Azacca

PapayaGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyCitrus

Property

PropertyBergamotAzacca
Alpha acid8–10.7%14–16%
Beta acid6–8.9%4–5.5%
Co-humulone39–40%38–45%
Total oil-1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene44–45%46–55%
Humulene14–15%14–18%
Caryophyllene9–10%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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