Petit BlancvsBobek
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Bobek (bittering) 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
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–7% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette