Petit BlancvsGolding
Petit Blanc and Golding 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
Golding
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Golding
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Golding
FloralDelicateSweet
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Golding |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–35% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 13–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding