Tardif de BourgognevsStrisselspalt
Tardif de Bourgogne and Strisselspalt 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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncensePineRoseLavender
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–52% |
| Humulene | - | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker