Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick XJA2/436
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Zest
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Only in XJA2/436
LemonPapayaCataloupeGooseberryResinCitrusBlueberry
Property
| Property | Bergamot | XJA2/436 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 11.5–16.4% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 7.8–8.4% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 29–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1.1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 18–30% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 21–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–18% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |