CentennialvsTomahawk
Centennial and Tomahawk 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
Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Tomahawk
Black currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Centennial | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |