CentennialvsTrident
Centennial and Trident 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
Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
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 Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Trident
FruityTropicalPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Centennial | Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 20–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |