CentennialvsSticky Fingers Blend
Centennial and Sticky Fingers Blend 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
Sticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Sticky Fingers Blend
FruityEarthySpicyDank
Property
| Property | Centennial | Sticky Fingers Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11.92% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.59% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–29% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |