CentennialvsJarrylo
Centennial and Jarrylo 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
Jarrylo
Alpha acid
15–17%
Beta acid
6–7.5%
Total oil
3.6–4.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Jarrylo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Jarrylo
LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite
Property
| Property | Centennial | Jarrylo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 15–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 6–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 34–37% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 3.6–4.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |