CentennialvsUSDA 008
Centennial and USDA 008 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
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick USDA 008
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Centennial
PineGrapefruitTangerine
Only in USDA 008
SweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Centennial | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |