BoomerangvsCentennial
Boomerang and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Boomerang
Spicy
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |