Buzz BulletsvsCentennial

Buzz Bullets and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Buzz Bullets

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Centennial

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusFloral

Only in Buzz Bullets

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Only in Centennial

PineGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsCentennial
Alpha acid8–10%7–12%
Beta acid5–6%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone-23–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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