CentennialvsSouthern Dawn
Centennial and Southern Dawn 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 Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |