Tardif de BourgognevsSimcoe
Tardif de Bourgogne (aroma) and Simcoe (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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncenseRoseLavender
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |