CentennialvsElla
Centennial and Ella 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
Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralGrapefruit
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusTangerine
Only in Ella
SpicyTropicalNobleAnise
Property
| Property | Centennial | Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 13.3–19.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–7.8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 2.4–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 34–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–18% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–14% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |