CentennialvsHallertau Taurus
Centennial and Hallertau Taurus 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
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |