Precoce de Bourgogne Hops

Precoce de Bourgogneis a storied heritage variety that represents the historic heart of French hop cultivation. Originally hailing from the Burgundy region, this landrace variety is the "early" sibling to the better-known Strisselspalt. While it was received by research institutes as recently as 1977 from Poland, its exact pedigree remains a mystery, though it is widely suspected to be a specific clonal selection of ancient French stock. Once a staple in the Alsace region, its exceptionally short growing season made it the backbone of local tradition. Though its low yields make it a rarity today, it remains a legendary name for brewers seeking to capture the refined elegance of a true continental noble hop and a genuine piece of French brewing history.

The sensory profile of Precoce de Bourgogne is a masterclass in subtle, old-world sophistication. It leads with a primary, "perfumed" bouquet of dried flowers, herbal tea, and sweet hay, followed by a sophisticated secondary layer of mild spice and soft earthiness. As the profile develops, brewers will find a refined aromatic quality characteristic of the finest French noble varieties—gentle, rustic, and never aggressive. Thanks to its high humulene content and low cohumulone levels, it delivers a remarkably smooth, rounded bitterness and a clean, evanescent finish. It is the definitive choice for imparting a delicate, historical charm to authentic farmhouse styles.