Perle is an old hop, introduced in 1978. Like many other hops it is descended from Northern Brewer and is also widely grown in the USA. It has more alpha acids than Hallertau Mittlefrüh but is very similar to it.

Characteristics: Mint, spices, resinous

Use: Lager, Pale Ale, Wheat, Mint Porter, Dunkel

Acids:

• Alpha: 6 - 9%.
• Beta: 3 - 5%.
• Cohumulone: 25 - 30%.

Cumulative oils: 0.6 - 1.2ml/100g

Possible substitutes: Challenger Hallertau Mittlefrüh, Northern Brewer

Type of hops: Dual Form: Pellets