LubelskivsPetit Blanc

Lubelski and Petit Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Petit Blanc

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–4%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

  • 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 Lubelski

SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender

Only in Petit Blanc

CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac

Property

PropertyLubelskiPetit Blanc
Alpha acid3–5%2–4%
Beta acid2.5–4%5–6%
Co-humulone22–28%15%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene22–35%-
Humulene30–40%-
Caryophyllene6–11%-
Farnesene10–14%-
OriginPolandFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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