First GoldvsPerle (US)
First Gold and Perle (US) are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick First Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Perle (US)
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalHerbalFloral
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryOrangeSpicy
Only in Perle (US)
Slightly
Property
| Property | First Gold | Perle (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 2.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 0.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |