Hallertau TraditionvsPetit Blanc
Hallertau Tradition and Petit Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Hallertau Tradition
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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