Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |