Hallertau BlancvsPetoskey
Hallertau Blanc and Petoskey are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Hallertau Blanc
GooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungent
Property
| Property | Hallertau Blanc | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 6.16% |
| Co-humulone | 22–35% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 50–75% | - |
| Humulene | 0–3% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 0–2% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin