CentennialvsHBC 586
Centennial and HBC 586 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
HBC 586
Alpha acid
18–22%
Beta acid
11–14%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HBC 586
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in HBC 586
MangoLycheeHerbalGuavaSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | HBC 586 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 18–22% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 11–14% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 8–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |