CentennialvsLumberjack
Centennial and Lumberjack 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
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Lumberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |