FugglevsPetit Blanc
Fuggle and Petit Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Fuggle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Property
| Property | Fuggle | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette