Petit BlancvsHuell Melon
Petit Blanc and Huell Melon 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
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Huell Melon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Huell Melon
StrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Huell Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 6.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–37% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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