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

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–4%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

France

Evergreen Blend

Aroma

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

PropertyPetit BlancEvergreen Blend
Alpha acid2–4%7–7.5%
Beta acid5–6%4.3–4.5%
Co-humulone15%-
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL-
Myrcene-30–32%
Humulene-20–22%
Caryophyllene-10–12%
Farnesene-1–3%
OriginFranceUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma