CentennialvsFlyer
Centennial and Flyer 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
Flyer
Alpha acid
8.3–14.5%
Beta acid
4.1–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Flyer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Flyer
SpicyLicoriceResinCaramel
Property
| Property | Centennial | Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8.3–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.1–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 26–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 17–25% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |