Petit BlancvsHersbrucker
Petit Blanc and Hersbrucker 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
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty