CentennialvsNobility Blend
Centennial and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |