CentennialvsStirling
Centennial and Stirling 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
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Stirling
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |