ProgressvsTardif de Bourgogne
Progress and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Progress | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | - |
| Humulene | 40–47% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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