CentennialvsNorthdown
Centennial and Northdown 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
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Northdown
CedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |