Petit BlancvsCascade
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Cascade (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
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |