Tardif de BourgognevsSpalter Select
Tardif de Bourgogne and Spalter Select 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
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
FloralRedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Spalter Select
SpicyGrassy
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–40% |
| Humulene | - | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 15–22% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |