PetoskeyvsHallertau Blanc
Petoskey and Hallertau Blanc are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungent
Only in Hallertau Blanc
GooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Petoskey | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.1% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 6.16% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–75% |
| Humulene | - | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma
Nelson Sauvin