General Hop Characteristics
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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7-11 %
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Beta Acids:
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4-5 %
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Cohumulone:
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27-32 %
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Myrcene:
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45-55 %
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Humulene:
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28-33 %
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Caryophyllene:
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10-12 %
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Farnesene:
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less than 1 %
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Total Oil:
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0.7-0.9 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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80-85 %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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average
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Harvest:
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early
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Bred in Germany from Northern Brewer, Perle was an attempt at a higher-alpha replacement for Hallertauer Mittelfrüher. It has a pleasant aroma with a minty character. American versions have a very different profile than those grown in Germany.