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
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 15% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | - |
| Humulene | 20–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |