CentennialvsCluster Fugget Blend

Centennial and Cluster Fugget Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Cluster Fugget Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–8.2%

Beta acid

4–4.2%

Total oil

0.9–1 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 Cluster Fugget Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Only in Cluster Fugget Blend

EarthyWoodyGrassySpicy

Property

PropertyCentennialCluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid7–12%8–8.2%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4–4.2%
Co-humulone23–30%30–37%
Total oil1–3 mL0.9–1 mL
Myrcene55–65%26–27%
Humulene10–20%27–28%
Caryophyllene5–7%11–12%
Farnesene0–1%1–2%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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