{"product_id":"perle","title":"Perle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined German Workhorse • Clean Bitterness, Noble Finish • Minty-Spice Signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerle is a modern German classic, bred from Northern Brewer to combine dependable bittering power with an aroma refined enough to finish traditional lagers. It is prized by German brewers as a true do-everything hop — clean and efficient early in the boil, pleasantly spicy and subtly minty late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an alpha acid content of 8%, Perle delivers roughly twice the bittering efficiency of the classic noble varieties while keeping the same smooth, low-cohumulone character that never turns harsh in a delicate lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean peppery spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle cool mint note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft floral aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry herbal, lightly woody base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, refined bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed early, Perle reads as simply clean. Shifted into the final 15 minutes, its spicy-minty-floral character comes through clearly while staying well inside noble-hop restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerle is a staple ingredient in many German and continental styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Helles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMärzen \/ Oktoberfest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeizenbock and German wheat beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a smart single-hop choice for lagers, covering bittering and aroma duties without needing a second variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 0.75–1.25 oz at 60 minutes for a clean bittering base, plus 0.5–1 oz in the last 10–15 minutes for spice and gentle mint. Kept to bittering, it stays nearly invisible; finished late, it lends classic German hop character with a touch more presence than Hallertau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerle pairs seamlessly with Hallertau Mittelfrüh or Tettnang — bitter with Perle, finish noble, and you have the backbone of countless commercial German lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Spicy, floral, minty, herbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 15 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Northern Brewer, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Magnum (bittering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: German Pilsner, Helles, altbier, Kölsch, Märzen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting an everyday Helles, a copper altbier, or a single-hop German Pilsner, Perle provides the clean efficiency and refined spice that make it Germany's favorite workhorse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665345222,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064919773382,"sku":null,"price":3.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064919806150,"sku":null,"price":6.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064919838918,"sku":null,"price":13.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_46df6e40-0657-4ea0-9346-7054c55019aa.png?v=1781146211","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/perle","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}