Petit BlancvsLemondrop
Petit Blanc and Lemondrop 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
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
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 Lemondrop
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonGreen
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryPapayaLilac
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMint
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–47% |
| Humulene | - | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–7% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Mandarina Bavaria