Bergamot™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bergamot™ was nicknamed "O.A.F." by the brewers who worked this hop during trials. Huge amounts of orange. It was bread and developed by Great Lakes Hops.

At A Glance

Profile Aromas of tropical, juniper, papaya, dank, lime, pepper, lemon zest, spice, green melon, floral, orange rind, perfume, orange, juice, lime aid, cherry, creamsicle, jolly rancher - don't forget the kitchen sink.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.6%

General Information

Country United States
Alias GLH-7588

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.6%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.3%
Cohumulone 33.7%
Total Oil 0.9 ml/100g
Myrcene 17.8%
Humulene 24.7%
Caryophyllene 11.9%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Geraniol 0.02%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Mid to late season
Cones Density: medium with some high. Form: ovate and bullet with square sidewalls.
Leaf Color Green
Side Arm Length 12" - 24"
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-09 18:18:41
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.