CentennialvsEl Dorado
Centennial and El Dorado 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
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Centennial | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |