HersbruckervsTardif de Bourgogne
Hersbrucker and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 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 Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Hersbrucker
HayOrangeTobacco
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty