Petit BlancvsBelma
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Belma (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Belma
OrangeStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 65–68% |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem