CeleiavsTardif de Bourgogne

Celeia and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Tardif de Bourgogne

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.2–5.3%

Beta acid

3.1–5.8%

Total oil

0.4–0.9 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleFloralLavender

Only in Celeia

SpicyEarthyHerbal

Only in Tardif de Bourgogne

RedberryGreenIncensePineRose

Property

PropertyCeleiaTardif de Bourgogne
Alpha acid3–6%2.2–5.3%
Beta acid2–4%3.1–5.8%
Co-humulone25–29%20%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.4–0.9 mL
Myrcene26–35%-
Humulene18–23%-
Caryophyllene8–9%-
Farnesene3–7%-
OriginSloveniaFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

Related comparisons