CentennialvsGreen Bullet
Centennial and Green Bullet 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
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumResinDried
Property
| Property | Centennial | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |