Petit BlancvsCalypso
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Calypso (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
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Calypso
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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