Mount HoodvsTardif de Bourgogne
Mount Hood and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Mount Hood
HerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 20% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 12–38% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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