Tardif de BourgognevsHersbrucker
Tardif de Bourgogne and Hersbrucker 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
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Noble
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Hersbrucker
HayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty