Petit BlancvsStyrian Golding

Petit Blanc and Styrian Golding are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Petit Blanc

Aroma

Alpha acid

2–4%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

France

Styrian Golding

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

2.5–3.5%

Total oil

0.5–1 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Petit Blanc

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Styrian Golding

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Petit Blanc

CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac

Only in Styrian Golding

EarthySpicyResinSweetNoble

Property

PropertyPetit BlancStyrian Golding
Alpha acid2–4%3.5–6.5%
Beta acid5–6%2.5–3.5%
Co-humulone15%25–30%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL0.5–1 mL
Myrcene-27–33%
Humulene-34–38%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene-2–5%
OriginFranceSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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