Petit BlancvsZeus
Petit Blanc (aroma) and Zeus (bittering) 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
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Petit Blanc | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |