CentennialvsHarlequin
Centennial and Harlequin 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
Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Property
| Property | Centennial | Harlequin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 4–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–11% |
| Origin | United States | UK |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |