Petit BlancvsParadigm
Petit Blanc and Paradigm 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
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
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 Paradigm
- 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 Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyCandyDankMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 39–40% |
| Humulene | - | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Galaxy