CentennialvsWakatu
Centennial and Wakatu 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
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Wakatu
LimeTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Centennial | Wakatu |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 8–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.9–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 35–36% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |