Tardif de BourgognevsSantiam
Tardif de Bourgogne and Santiam 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
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Santiam
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Santiam
SpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 14–18% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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