Petit BlancvsUltra
Petit Blanc and Ultra 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
Ultra
Alpha acid
3–9.7%
Beta acid
3.6–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ultra
- 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 Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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