Styrian WolfvsBergamot
Styrian Wolf and Bergamot are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MangoLemongrassFloral
Only in Styrian Wolf
Passion fruitElderflowerVioletFruityCoconut
Only in Bergamot
OrangeDankCherryZestLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Property
| Property | Styrian Wolf | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–18.5% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–6% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–23% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 44–45% |
| Humulene | 5–9% | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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