Petit BlancvsAmarillo
Petit Blanc and Amarillo 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
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 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 Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |