Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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