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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCentennialSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid7–12%11.92%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.59%
Co-humulone23–30%28–29%
Total oil1–3 mL-
Myrcene55–65%-
Humulene10–20%-
Caryophyllene5–7%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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