Petit BlancvsFuggle
Petit Blanc and Fuggle 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
Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Fuggle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–8% |
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette