Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wakatu
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ZestLimeTropicalFloral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryLemongrassJuniperPepper
Only in Wakatu
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Property
| Property | Bergamot | Wakatu |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 8–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 28–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 35–36% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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