Perle (GR)vsApollo
Perle (GR) (aroma) and Apollo (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Perle (GR)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–2.5 mL
Germany
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Perle (GR)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Perle (GR)
FloralFruityMintStone fruitHerbalEarthySlightly
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Perle (GR) | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–9% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–35% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–20% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |