CentennialvsPuławski
Centennial and Puławski 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
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Centennial | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |