CentennialvsTaiheke
Centennial and Taiheke 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
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Taiheke
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralGrapefruit
Only in Centennial
PineTangerine
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLemonLimeSpicy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |