{"product_id":"perle-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Perle Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePerle Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerle hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a German dual-purpose variety bred for clean, moderate bitterness and subtle aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey offer a mix of herbal, floral, and minty spice character with balanced alpha acids, making them suitable for both early and late additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in the boil for smooth bitterness or later for a mild noble-like aroma that works well across lager and ale styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerle Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal, minty spice, floral, slightly peppery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Brewer, Tettnanger, Hallertauer Tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerle Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerle offers clean, firm bitterness with a gentle aroma that includes herbal spice, mint, and subtle floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flavour is more assertive than noble hops, but still refined enough for delicate lager styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Perle Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerle suits a wide range of German and hybrid styles where moderate bitterness and aroma support malt and yeast character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilsner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean bitterness with restrained floral aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKölsch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances light malt with subtle herbal tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltbier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds structure and aroma to malty German ales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft bitterness and background spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in hybrid styles with earthy or spicy hop character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerle Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerle hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other European-style hops such as Northern Brewer, Tettnanger, or Hallertauer Tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Brewer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares a herbal-spicy profile, though slightly more resinous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTettnanger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milder, with more floral and noble character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertauer Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar aroma with a more delicate bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerle Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eSaaz, Hersbrucker, and Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e for balancing aroma and bitterness in refined recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds dryness and mild spice for lager-style complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHersbrucker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softens Perle’s spice with floral roundness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use for clean bittering alongside Perle’s aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerle is a flexible hop — use it solo in single-hop lagers for a rounded herbal profile, or blend it with noble varieties to modernise traditional styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's especially good when you want a bit more flavour than Mittelfrüh or Tettnanger can give.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626847957335,"sku":"2717","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4702.jpg?v=1769258216","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/perle-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}