Petit BlancvsStirling
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Stirling (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 44–48% |
| Humulene | - | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 11–17% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |