Perle (GR) Hop Pellets

Description

Bred at Hüll from English Northern Brewer stock in Germany, Perle became extremely popular with German growers and brewers after its release in 1978. It is an aroma hop, but can have high enough alpha content for use as bittering as well. The characteristics are similar to Hallertau Mittelfruh but with a higher alpha acid. Its combination of delicacy and brightness go well with the clean flavors of European lagers and cold-fermented ales, as well as the yeast character of many Belgian beers. Some brewers also find nontraditional use for its flavors in blends for pale ale and other hoppy warm-fermented styles.

Its sensory is lively and sweet with harmonized suggestions of fresh mint and spice in the nose. On the palate, Perle shows a complex mix of floral and spice with mild to medium intensity.

Alpha Acid: 4.0 – 8.0%

Use: Aroma, Flavor, Bittering

Substitutions: Northern Brewer (US, DEU), Cluster, Galena