CentennialvsMoutere
Centennial and Moutere 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
Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruit
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralTangerine
Only in Moutere
TropicalPassion fruitHayEarthy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Moutere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 17.5–19.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 22–23% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |