Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeFloral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |