Petit BlancvsMosaic
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Mosaic (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
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Papaya
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonGreenLilac
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerineRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |