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