CentennialvsSimcoe
Centennial and Simcoe 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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrusGrapefruit
Only in Centennial
FloralTangerine
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Centennial | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |