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