Tardif de BourgognevsGalena
Tardif de Bourgogne and Galena 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
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 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 Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |