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Perle

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Perle

Origin Country
Germany
Alpha Acid
4 to 9%
Oils
0.5 to 1.5 mL per 100 g
US Acreage
Not Found
Medal Beers in 2026
3
Breeder
German breeding program (John I. Haas sheet does not name the institute)

Aroma

Marjoram, peppermint, lime, pear

Grown by

Not Found

Variety Data

Kind
variety
US Grown
no
Status
not published
Year Released
1978
Parentage
Bred from the variety Northern Brewer (John I. Haas sheet)
Use
not published
Alpha Class
medium (8 to 14 percent)
Alpha
4 to 9
Beta
2.5 to 4.5
Cohumulone
29 to 35
Total Oil
0.5 to 1.5
Myrcene
20 to 35
Humulene
35 to 55
Caryophyllene
10 to 20
Farnesene Max
1
Identity Gap
The John I. Haas sheet names no breeder or institute.
Identity Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Chemistry Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Aroma Source Urls
johnihaas.com

Aroma Descriptors

Each descriptor is attributed to the source that published it.

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Aroma Descriptors. Select a column header to sort.
Source
MarjoramJohn I. Haas variety sheet
peppermintJohn I. Haas variety sheet
limeJohn I. Haas variety sheet
pearJohn I. Haas variety sheet

US Acreage by State

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No US acreage has been published for this hop yet.

2026 Medal Beers That Use It

The farm column shows only a farm the brewery itself named for this hop.

3 medals in view

2026 Medal Beers That Use It. Select a column header to sort.
FormUseFarm Named by the Brewery
GoldItalian PilsnerpFriem Family BrewersItalian-Style PilsenerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldWinterbockKansas City Bier Co.German-Style Strong BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeJack Whacker Hazy WheatTommyknocker Brewery & PubAmerican Wheat BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found

Beer Profile Cards

Gold in Italian Pilsener

Italian Pilsner

pFriem Family Brewers, Hood River, OR

Category
Italian Pilsener
Entries
77
ABV
4.8%
IBU
35
Style
Italian Pilsner
Malts
Rahr To Thee Pilsner malt, Weyermann German Pilsner malt
Yeast
Lager yeast
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Fluffy white foam on top of light golden body with a touch of haze. Floral aromas of citrus zest, lavender, lemon balm, dandelions, white pepper, juniper, and…

Source: pfriembeer.com

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Gold in German Strong Beer

Winterbock

Kansas City Bier Co., Kansas City, MO

Category
German Strong Beer
Entries
39
ABV
8.3%
IBU
24
Style
Doppelbock
Malts
Munich, Pilsner
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Dark and strong. Rich malt flavors of caramel and dark chocolate. Mild bitterness. Clean, smooth finish.

Source: kcbier.com

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Bronze in American Wheat Beer

Jack Whacker Hazy Wheat

Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub, Idaho Springs, CO

Category
American Wheat Beer
Entries
35
ABV
4.6%
IBU
15
Style
American unfiltered wheat beer
Malts
2-row malt, Munich malt, Wheat malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Lemongrass

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

American unfiltered wheat beer with lemongrass.

Source: tommyknocker.com

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It. Select a column header to sort.
Kansas City Bier Co.1
pFriem Family Brewers1
Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub1

Farms That Grow It

Grown by. These farms publish this variety as grown. It does not mean a medal beer used hops from that farm.

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No farm has been published as growing this hop yet.

Research Notes

Perle is a hop variety from Germany, with proprietary status not published, from German breeding program (John I. Haas sheet does not name the institute). It was released in 1978. Its published alpha acid range is 4 to 9 percent.

Identity

Field Value
Origin Germany
Breeder or owner program German breeding program (John I. Haas sheet does not name the institute)
Trademark none found
Proprietary or public not published
Year released 1978
Parentage Bred from the variety Northern Brewer (John I. Haas sheet)
Published use not published
Alpha class medium (8 to 14 percent)

No other published names were found.

Chemistry

Ranges are as published by the breeder or supplier named under sources; a single value means the source printed one figure.

Measure Published Unit
alpha acids 4 to 9 percent
beta acids 2.5 to 4.5 percent
cohumulone 29 to 35 percent of alpha acids
total oil 0.5 to 1.5 ml per 100 g
myrcene 20 to 35 percent of total oil
humulene 35 to 55 percent of total oil
caryophyllene 10 to 20 percent of total oil
farnesene up to 1 percent of total oil

Aroma

As published by John I. Haas variety sheet: "Marjoram, peppermint, lime, pear"

Acreage

This variety is not grown commercially in the United States as far as the sources checked show, so US acreage does not apply.

Gaps

  • Identity, The John I. Haas sheet names no breeder or institute.

Sources