Petit BlancvsEvergreen Blend
Petit Blanc and Evergreen Blend 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
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaLilac
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonWatermelonTangerine
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Evergreen Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | 30–32% |
| Humulene | - | 20–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–3% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |