Petit BlancvsNelson Sauvin
Petit Blanc and Nelson Sauvin 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
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Nelson Sauvin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 10–13% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–45% |
| Humulene | - | 25–37% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Hallertau Blanc