CentennialvsHORT9909
Centennial and HORT9909 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
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick HORT9909
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currant
Property
| Property | Centennial | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |