Hallertau TraditionvsTardif de Bourgogne
Hallertau Tradition and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
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 Hallertau Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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