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Perle

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaGermany
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About

The original Perle was created in Germany sometime during the 1960's or early-mid 1970's from Northern Brewer and a German male. It was released to the public in 1978.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

LeekCeleriacChilliMarjoramSpicy (Slightly)MintTeaHerbalFloralSlightly SpicyPepper

Recommended Beer Styles

HefeweizenBelgian Strong AleLagerPilsnerKölsch

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
≥20%
Humulene
≥29%
Caryophyllene
≥10.2%
Farnesene
≥0.2%
Linalool
0.2-0.6%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid8.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid2.5 - 4.5%
Co-Humulone28-%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.6-1.2 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)

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