CentennialvsTropica
Centennial and Tropica 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
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tropica
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Centennial | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |