Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Dank
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabis
Property
| Property | Bergamot | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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