Petit BlancvsMandarina Bavaria
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Mandarina Bavaria (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–2% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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