Bramling CrossvsCentennial
Bramling Cross and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Bramling Cross
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaLemonSpicy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |