Perle (GR)vsSimcoe
Perle (GR) (aroma) and Simcoe (dual purpose) 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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Perle (GR)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityEarthy
Only in Perle (GR)
FloralMintStone fruitHerbalSlightly
Only in Simcoe
GrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Perle (GR) | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–35% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–20% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |