Perle

Alpha-Acid (%)

6.0 - 9.0

Description

A German hop descended from Northern Brewer to which it shares some characteristics. Both hops are discribed as having a clean minty bitterness. Perle also has floral and spice aromas with fairly high alpha-acid content.

Possible Substitutes

Northern Brewer

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids: 6 - 9 %
Beta Acids: 4 - 5 %
Alpha:Beta Ratio: 1.7
Cohumulone: 27 - 32 (% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils: 0.7 - 0.9 (mL/100g)
Myrcene: 45 - 55 (% essential oils)
Caryophyllene: 10 - 12 (% essential oils)
Humulene: 28 - 33 (% essential oils)
Farnesene: 0 - 1 (% essential oils)