Petit BlancvsLubelski
Petit Blanc and Lubelski 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
Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Lubelski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Lubelski
SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Lubelski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2.5–4% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 22–35% |
| Humulene | - | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 10–14% |
| Origin | France | Poland |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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