StrisselspaltvsTardif de Bourgogne
Strisselspalt and Tardif de Bourgogne are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
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 Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyCitrusHerbal
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | Tardif de Bourgogne |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 2.2–5.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 3.1–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.4–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | - |
| Humulene | 13–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker