Petit BlancvsGalaxy
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Galaxy (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 33–69% |
| Humulene | - | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–5% |
| Origin | France | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Amarillo