CentennialvsPhoenix
Centennial and Phoenix 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
Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Phoenix
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Phoenix
MolassesChocolateSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 24–33% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 23–25% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |