Tardif de Bourgogne Hops
AromaAlpha 3.1 - 5.5%France
Flavor & aroma
Tardif de Bourgogne is a rare heritage landrace that serves as a living link to the pre-industrial hop gardens of France. While its exact pedigree remains a mystery, it is widely accepted as a clonal French landrace—a "Late of Burgundy" variety that adapted over centuries to the specific climate of Eastern France. Though the United States Department of Agriculture received samples from Poland in 1977, the hop’s heart remains in the Alsace and Burgundy regions, where it was once the primary choice for farmhouse brewers before the rise of Strisselspalt.
Because it is an authentic landrace, Tardif de Bourgogne hasn't been "smoothed over" by modern laboratory breeding. It retains a hardy, rustic character and a deep genetic affinity for the traditional Bière de Garde and Saison styles. For the brewer seeking historical accuracy, this hop offers a regional specificity and "Old World" soul that modern hybrids simply cannot touch.
If you can't find Tardif de Bourgogne, the best alternatives are Fuggle, Spalt, Strisselspalt, or Willamette.
At A Glance
| Profile | Earthy, Floral, Lavender, Hay, Spicy, Herbal, Black Pepper, Cedar, Dried Dark Fruits |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 3.1 - 5.5% |
| Substitutes | Fuggle, Spalt, Strisselspalt, Willamette |
| Pairs with | Aramis (to modernize the fruit character), Fuggle (for increased earthiness), Strisselspalt (for a full French profile) |
| Beer Styles | Bière de Garde, Saison, Belgian Witbier, European Lagers |
General Information
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Late Burgundy, Burgundy Hop, Tardif |
| Storage Stability | Retains 66% alpha acid |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 3.1 - 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 3.1 - 5.5% |
| Cohumulone | 20.0 - 25.0% |
| Total Oil | 0.5 - 0.7 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 25.0 - 35.0% |
| Humulene | 30.0 - 40.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 10.0 - 12.0% |
| Farnesene | 2.0 - 5.0% |
| Linalool | 0.3 - 0.5% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | 1,200 - 1,600 lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Late season |
| Resistant | Downy Mildew (moderate) |
| Growth Rate | Fair to good |
| Cones | Medium size, relatively compact |
| Ease of Harvest | Good; produce medium-sized, firm cones that hold up well to mechanical picking |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Dark green |
| Side Arm Length | 12" - 20" |
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