The same as the German Perle but with a higher alpha content.
Profile | Spice and floral aroma with a smooth bitterness. |
Country | United States |
Substitutes | Northern Brewer (GR), Perle |
Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
Yield | 1020 - 1420 lbs/acre |
Storage | Retains 80% - 85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles | Pale Ale, Barley Wine, Lager, Pilsner |
Resistant | Downy mildew, powdery mildew |
Alpha Acid | 6.0 - 10.0% |
Beta Acid | 3.0 - 5.0% |
Cohumulone | 27.0 - 32.0% |
Total Oil | 0.7 - 1.2 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 45.0 - 55.0% |
Humulene | 28.0 - 33.0% |
Caryophyllene | 10.0 - 12.0% |
Farnesene | < 1.0% |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Cones | Medium size with loose density |
Maturity | Early |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |