Evergreen BlendvsPetit Blanc

Evergreen Blend and Petit Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Evergreen Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

4.3–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Petit Blanc

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–4%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Evergreen Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Petit Blanc

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Green

Only in Evergreen Blend

PeachApricotLemonWatermelonTangerine

Only in Petit Blanc

CherryMelonPapayaLilac

Property

PropertyEvergreen BlendPetit Blanc
Alpha acid7–7.5%2–4%
Beta acid4.3–4.5%5–6%
Co-humulone-15%
Total oil-0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene30–32%-
Humulene20–22%-
Caryophyllene10–12%-
Farnesene1–3%-
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma