CentennialvsChinook
Centennial and Chinook 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
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruit
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralTangerine
Only in Chinook
ResinSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Centennial | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |