CentennialvsLawton
Centennial (dual purpose) and Lawton (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthyDank
Property
| Property | Centennial | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |