YC Hop Varieties

PERLE

Origin/History
Perle is an aroma-type cultivar, bred in 1978 in Germany from Northern Brewer. It is grown in Germany, Belgium and the U.S.A.

Agronomics
Moderate tolerance to downy mildew, Pseudoperonospora, with good pickability of a small, compact cone.

Brewing Quality
Used for both it's aromatic and bittering qualities.

Alpha acids:	7.0-9.5%
Beta acids:	4.0-5.0%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	1.8

Cohumulone (% of alpha acids):	27 - 32%


Total Oil (Mls. per 100 grams):	0.7 - 0.9
Caryophyllene (as % of total oils):	10-12%
Farnesene (as % of total oils):	0%
Humulene (as % of total oils):	28-33%
Myrcene (as % of total oils):	45-55%

Storability is good.