Tardif de BourgognevsTalus
Tardif de Bourgogne and Talus 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
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tardif de Bourgogne
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Talus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPineRose
Only in Tardif de Bourgogne
RedberryGreenNobleIncenseLavender
Only in Talus
GrapefruitCitrusResinTropicalSagePotpourriCreamStone fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Tardif de Bourgogne | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.2–5.3% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–5.8% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.9 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |