Tardif de BourgognevsSpalt
Tardif de Bourgogne and Spalt 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
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralNoble
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Spalt
EarthyHerbal
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty