AkoyavsPerle (GR)
Akoya and Perle (GR) are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Perle (GR)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–2.5 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Perle (GR)
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Akoya
TeaSpicyGreenPepper
Only in Perle (GR)
FloralFruityMintStone fruitHerbalEarthySlightly
Property
| Property | Akoya | Perle (GR) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 35–55% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–20% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora