LoralvsTardif de Bourgogne
Loral and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 Loral
- 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
Floral
Only in Loral
Black currantCitrusDarkFruity
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Loral | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 20% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | - |
| Humulene | 17–18% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |