Brewer's Gold (GR)vsCentennial
Brewer's Gold (GR) (bittering) and Centennial (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Brewer's Gold (GR)
Alpha acid
4.5–7.8%
Beta acid
2.9–3.7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Brewer's Gold (GR)
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Brewer's Gold (GR)
Black currantSpicy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Brewer's Gold (GR) | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–7.8% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.9–3.7% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–48% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |