Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralLemongrass
Only in Contessa
GreenPear
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Property
| Property | Contessa | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | 44–45% |
| Humulene | - | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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