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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCentennialJarrylo
Alpha acid7–12%15–17%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone23–30%34–37%
Total oil1–3 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene55–65%40–55%
Humulene10–20%15–18%
Caryophyllene5–7%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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