Petit BlancvsMotueka
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Motueka (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
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–48% |
| Humulene | - | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | France | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Sterling