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Perle GR

Dual PurposeMedium AlphaGermany
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About

Perle is generally perceived as an excellent aroma hop, with characteristics as good as those of Hallertau Mittlefruh but with a higher Alpha Acid content and better yield.

Origin

This variety was bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany and released in 1978.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

CedarOrangeSpicyFloralFruityMintStone FruitHerbalEarthySlightly SpicyLeekCeleriacChilliMarjoram

Recommended Beer Styles

HefeweizenBelgian Strong AleLagerPilsnerKölsch

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
12-23%
Humulene
30-36%
Caryophyllene
≥10.2%
Farnesene
≥0.2%
Linalool
0.2-0.6%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid6.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 5.5%
Co-Humulone29-35%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.8-1.3 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity7/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityVery Good

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