Tardif de BourgognevsSabro
Tardif de Bourgogne and Sabro 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
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 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 Sabro
- 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 Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–68% |
| Humulene | - | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |