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