CentennialvsParadigm
Centennial (dual purpose) and Paradigm (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Paradigm
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Centennial | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |