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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

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 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

PropertyCascadeCentennial
Alpha acid4.5–9%7–12%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone30–40%23–30%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene45–60%55–65%
Humulene8–20%10–20%
Caryophyllene3–9%5–7%
Farnesene3–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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