Petit BlancvsMackinac
Petit Blanc and Mackinac 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
Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mackinac
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonPapaya
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryGreenLilac
Only in Mackinac
TropicalCitrusSpicyFloralBlack currant
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Mackinac |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 9–14% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2.8–4% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1.5–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–17% |
| Humulene | - | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–2% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |