CentennialvsPekko
Centennial and Pekko 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
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Centennial
PineGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Pekko
PleasantMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Centennial | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |