CalientevsCentennial
Caliente and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
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 Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Caliente
PeachStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Caliente | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |