CentennialvsFirst Gold
Centennial and First Gold 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
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralTangerine
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruit
Only in First Gold
ApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |