Tardif de BourgognevsAhtanum
Tardif de Bourgogne and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tardif de Bourgogne
Alpha acid
2.2–5.3%
Beta acid
3.1–5.8%
Total oil
0.4–0.9 mL
France
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPine
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncenseRoseLavender
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumEarthyCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |