Petit BlancvsEkuanot
Petit Blanc and Ekuanot are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonPapaya
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryGreenLilac
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |