Tardif de BourgognevsPacific Crest
Tardif de Bourgogne and Pacific Crest 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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Crest
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralNoblePine
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenIncenseRoseLavender
Only in Pacific Crest
TobaccoEarthyGrassySpicyHerbal
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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