AtlasvsCentennial
Atlas and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Atlas
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPine
Only in Atlas
Lime
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Atlas | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |