CascadevsCentennial
Cascade and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
Spicy
Only in Centennial
Tangerine
Property
| Property | Cascade | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |