Tardif de BourgognevsFuggle

Tardif de Bourgogne and Fuggle are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Tardif de Bourgogne

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.2–5.3%

Beta acid

3.1–5.8%

Total oil

0.4–0.9 mL

France

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Fuggle

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Tardif de Bourgogne

FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyTardif de BourgogneFuggle
Alpha acid2.2–5.3%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid3.1–5.8%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone20%25–32%
Total oil0.4–0.9 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-30–40%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene-5–8%
OriginFranceUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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