Hop comparison
Perle vs Spalter Select
Perle is a dual-purpose hop from Germany; Spalter Select is an aroma hop from Germany. Alpha acids: 4–9% for Perle versus 3–6.5% for Spalter Select, a similar bittering potential. Total oil: 0.5–1.3 versus 0.6–0.9 mL/100 g. Perle adds mint, pine, tea; Spalter Select, spicy, grassy, floral notes. Sources list Perle as a substitute for Spalter Select.
| Perle | Spalter Select | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Dual-purpose hop | Aroma hop |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Year | – | 1993 |
| Breeder | – | – |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 4–9 | 3–6.5 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 2.5–4.5 | 2.5–5 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 30–33 | 22–25 |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 0.5–1.3 | 0.6–0.9 |
| Myrcene (% of oil) | 20–35 | 20–40 |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 0–1 | 1–1.5 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | 0.2–0.6 | 1–1.5 |
| Aroma families | herbal, spicy, resinous | citrus, floral, herbal, spicy, earthy and woody |
| Descriptors | mint, pine, tea, hoppy, green fruits, pepper | spicy, grassy, floral notes, grassy notes |
| Sources | 3 | 3 |
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