Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 1978, Perle is a cross between Northern Brewer and 63/5/27M. It is tolerant to most diseases and is grown in both Germany and the United States. Perle is known for adding a traditional, German-like quality to beer.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include floral and spicy.
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Alpha Acid: 6 - 9%
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Beta Acid: 3 - 4.5%
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Co-humulone: 28 - 31%
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Total Oil: 0.8 - 2 mL/100g
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B-Pinene: 0.3 - 0.6% of total oil
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Myrcene: 30 - 45% of total oil
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Linalool: 0.3 - 0.8% of total oil
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Caryophyllene: 12 - 16% of total oil
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Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
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Humulene: 28 - 34% of total oil
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Geraniol: 0.2 - 0.4% of total oil