BannervsCentennial

Banner (bittering) and Centennial (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Banner

Bittering

Alpha acid

8.4–13.1%

Beta acid

5.3–8%

Total oil

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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 Banner

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Centennial

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Banner

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Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyBannerCentennial
Alpha acid8.4–13.1%7–12%
Beta acid5.3–8%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone34%23–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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