Tardif de BourgognevsNugget
Tardif de Bourgogne (aroma) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Tardif de Bourgogne
Alpha acid
2.2–5.3%
Beta acid
3.1–5.8%
Total oil
0.4–0.9 mL
France
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 48–59% |
| Humulene | - | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |