Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperPepperFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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