GoldingvsPetit Blanc
Golding and Petit Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
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 Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Property
| Property | Golding | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | - |
| Humulene | 35–45% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 13–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding