Junebug
Well-Known Member
Hey folks...
I'm planning on brewing a Sierra Pale Ale clone in a few days. This recipe calls for Perle hops, which I've never heard of before, so I googled them and discovered that they are a Hallertauer hop. Due to the hop crisis, I am guessing I won't be able to get them at my HBS. I have never made beer that didn't come in a "kit", so I'm new to substituting hops. Looking through my books, it appears that I should be able to substitute some Norther Brewer hops for Perle, as they have a similar alpha acid index...is this how it works, or is substituting more of a science than just comparing alpha acid profiles? I have a few packs of Northern Brewer hops conveniently stashed in my freezer, so it would be great if this would work. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
I'm planning on brewing a Sierra Pale Ale clone in a few days. This recipe calls for Perle hops, which I've never heard of before, so I googled them and discovered that they are a Hallertauer hop. Due to the hop crisis, I am guessing I won't be able to get them at my HBS. I have never made beer that didn't come in a "kit", so I'm new to substituting hops. Looking through my books, it appears that I should be able to substitute some Norther Brewer hops for Perle, as they have a similar alpha acid index...is this how it works, or is substituting more of a science than just comparing alpha acid profiles? I have a few packs of Northern Brewer hops conveniently stashed in my freezer, so it would be great if this would work. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...