CentennialvsOlicana
Centennial and Olicana 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
Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Olicana
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralGrapefruit
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusTangerine
Only in Olicana
MangoPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Centennial | Olicana |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 19–20% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 8–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |