CentennialvsSouthern Cross
Centennial and Southern Cross 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
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimeSpicyTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Centennial | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |