BullionvsCentennial
Bullion and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bullion
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bullion
Black currantSpicy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Bullion | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.3–12.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47–50% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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