Petit BlancvsCluster
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Cluster (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
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 38–46% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |