Petit BlancvsRiwaka
Petit Blanc and Riwaka 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
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Riwaka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 67–70% |
| Humulene | - | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Calypso