Tardif de Bourgogne Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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.

Substitution Tip

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"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Black Pepper Cedar Earthy Floral Hay Herbal Lavender Spicy
Variety Name
Aramis Fuggle Spalt Strisselspalt Willamette
Beer Style
Belgian Witbier Bière De Garde European Lagers Saison
Usage
Aroma
Origin
France
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-04 18:06:46
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.