CentennialvsFalconer's Flight 7CS

Centennial and Falconer's Flight 7CS 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

Falconer's Flight 7CS

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–10.5%

Beta acid

4.7–5.1%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Centennial

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Falconer's Flight 7CS

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Centennial

PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS

FruitySpicyEarthy

Property

PropertyCentennialFalconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid7–12%9–10.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.7–5.1%
Co-humulone23–30%48%
Total oil1–3 mL1.3–2 mL
Myrcene55–65%40–55%
Humulene10–20%13–18%
Caryophyllene5–7%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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