NuggetvsTardif de Bourgogne
Nugget (dual purpose) and Tardif de Bourgogne (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 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 Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Nugget | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | - |
| Humulene | 12–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |