Pacific CrestvsTardif de Bourgogne
Pacific Crest and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
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 Pacific Crest
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleFloralPine
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoEarthyGrassySpicyHerbal
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenIncenseRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 19–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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