Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Pekko
PleasantCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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