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