Petit BlancvsSterling
Petit Blanc and Sterling 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
Sterling
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 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 Sterling
- 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 Sterling
NobleHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 5.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 15–19% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |