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German Perle Hops
German Perle is a versatile dual-purpose hop bred in Hüll, Germany, and released in 1978. Known for its balanced bitterness and pleasant aroma, Perle imparts a moderately intense, slightly fruity, and spicy character to beers. Its floral and herbal notes make it suitable for a wide range of styles, including lagers, pale ales, and porters.
Perle Hops Overview
- Flavors: Herbal, spicy, floral, slight fruitiness
- Primary Usage: Bittering and aroma
- Best Beer Styles: Pale Ale, Porter, Lager, Pilsner, Kölsch, Wheat Beer
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Northern Brewer, Tettnanger
Background
Perle was developed as a disease-resistant alternative to Hallertau Mittelfrüh, offering similar noble characteristics with improved agronomic performance. Its balanced profile and good storage stability have made it a favorite among brewers seeking a traditional German hop character.
Perle Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 4.0 – 9.0% |
| Beta Acids | 2.5 – 4.5% |
| Cohumulone | 28 – 35% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.5 – 1.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 20 – 35% |
| Humulene | 35 – 55% |
| Caryophyllene | 10 – 20% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
| Linalool | 0.3 – 0.8% |
| Geraniol | 0.2 – 0.4% |
| β-Pinene | 0.3 – 0.6% |
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