CentennialvsVista
Centennial and Vista 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
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vista
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralTangerine
Only in Centennial
PineGrapefruit
Only in Vista
TropicalMelonPearGreenSweet
Property
| Property | Centennial | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |