BorvsCentennial
Bor and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Bor
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
Pine
Only in Bor
Spicy
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Bor | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |