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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 7-11 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 4-5 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 27-32 %
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| Myrcene:
| 45-55 %
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| Humulene:
| 28-33 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 10-12 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.7-0.9 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 80-85
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| average
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| Harvest:
| 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.
