Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemongrassFloral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Contessa
GreenPear
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Contessa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 5–7.4% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | - |
| Humulene | 14–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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