Petit BlancvsEnigma
Petit Blanc and Enigma 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
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
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 Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | France | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin