ClustervsPetit Blanc
Cluster (dual purpose) and Petit Blanc (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Property
| Property | Cluster | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | - |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |