BoadiceavsCentennial
Boadicea and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Boadicea
Alpha acid
7.5–10%
Beta acid
3.2–4.5%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
United Kingdom
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Boadicea
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Boadicea
BlossomFruity
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Boadicea | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.5–10% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–29% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–19% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |