Hop: Bergamot

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.

General Information

Alias GLH-7588
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.
Country United States
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Aroma

Acids

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.6%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 4.3%
Cohumulone 33.7%

Oils

Total Oil 0.9 ml/100g
Myrcene 17.8%
Humulene 24.7%
Caryophyllene 11.9%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Geraniol 0.02%

Additional Characteristics

Cones Density: medium with some high. Form: ovate and bullet with square sidewalls.
Maturity Mid to late season
Leaf Color Green
Side Arm Length 12" - 24"
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-09 18:18:41
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Did you know?
  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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.
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