Characteristics: Mint, pine, spice.
Purpose: Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid: 8%-9%
Origin: Germany
Substitutes: Northern Brewer
Styles: Hefeweizen, Belgian Strong Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Kolsch

The original Perle was created in Germany sometime during the 1960s or early-mid 1970s from Northern Brewer and a German male. It was released to the public in 1978.

Some European breweries have claimed that Perle is much like and a good substitute for Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Others in the US and Japan however have disagreed with that assessment. Perle is said to have a pleasant aroma, elements of mint and pine with a hint of spice.