Petit BlancvsAhtanum
Petit Blanc and Ahtanum are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ahtanum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |