Petit BlancvsSpalt
Petit Blanc and Spalt 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
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Spalt
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty