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
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Petit Blanc
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
| Property | Lubelski | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | - |
| Origin | Poland | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |