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The German Perle hop was originally released in 1978 the same year brewing became legal in the United States. Due to a clerical omission wine making had been legal for sometime, but not beer. Fact! 

Perle hops offer a sweet, slightly fruity, slightly spicey aroma and flavor. 

General Info

• Origin: Germany
• Hop Type: Aroma
• Alpha Acid: 4.0 - 8.0%
• Similar Varieties: Liberty, Northern Brewer, Cluster
• Common Styles: Continental Ales and Lagers, Belgian Beers, Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, Lagers, Pilsners, Weizens, Kölsch, and Munich Helles

Owing it's origins to a land race variety, the Noble Czech Saaz Hop has been a part of brewing tradition since it was first cultivated in the Czech Republic. Full of the classic flavors found in noble hops, is has a soft, refined spice and herbal flavor. Use this in Bohemian Pilsners, Belgian Ales, Farm House Ales, and Lambics. This is the hop that provides Pilsner Urquell it's unique flavor. 

General Info

• Origin: Czech Republic
• Hop Type: Aroma
• Alpha Acid: 3.0 - 6.0%
• Similar Varieties: Crystal, Tettnang, Sterling
• Common Styles: Traditional Pilsners, Wheat beers, Belgian-style Ales