BergamotvsJarrylo

Bergamot and Jarrylo 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

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bergamot

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeLime

Only in Bergamot

MangoDankCherryZestLemongrassJuniperTropicalPepperFloral

Only in Jarrylo

LemonPearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyBergamotJarrylo
Alpha acid8–10.7%15–17%
Beta acid6–8.9%6–7.5%
Co-humulone39–40%34–37%
Total oil-3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene44–45%40–55%
Humulene14–15%15–18%
Caryophyllene9–10%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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