Tardif de BourgognevsLubelski

Tardif de Bourgogne and Lubelski 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

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne

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

When to pick Lubelski

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralLavender

Only in Tardif de Bourgogne

RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRose

Only in Lubelski

SpicyMagnolia

Property

PropertyTardif de BourgogneLubelski
Alpha acid2.2–5.3%3–5%
Beta acid3.1–5.8%2.5–4%
Co-humulone20%22–28%
Total oil0.4–0.9 mL0.5–1.2 mL
Myrcene-22–35%
Humulene-30–40%
Caryophyllene-6–11%
Farnesene-10–14%
OriginFrancePoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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