Spalter SelectvsTardif de Bourgogne
Spalter Select and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
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 Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Spalter Select | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–27% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.9 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | - |
| Humulene | 10–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 15–22% | - |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |