Aloha BlendvsCentennial

Aloha Blend and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Aloha Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8–10.3%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.5–2.2 mL

United States

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Aloha Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Centennial

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Aloha Blend

BerryBlack currantSweet

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyAloha BlendCentennial
Alpha acid8.8–10.3%7–12%
Beta acid-3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone-23–30%
Total oil1.5–2.2 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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