BergamotvsCentennial
Bergamot and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |