Nobility BlendvsTardif de Bourgogne
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Tardif de Bourgogne (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GreenFloral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassSpicy
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | - |
| Humulene | 22–23% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |