Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |