GalenavsPetit Blanc
Galena and Petit Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 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 Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petit Blanc
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Property
| Property | Galena | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |