Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeTropicalFloral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassJuniperPepper
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLemon
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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