GoldingvsTardif de Bourgogne
Golding and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Tardif de Bourgogne
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 Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Golding
DelicateSweet
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Golding | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding