CentennialvsWarrior
Centennial and Warrior 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
Warrior
Alpha acid
14.5–18%
Beta acid
4.3–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Warrior
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Warrior
MildResin
Property
| Property | Centennial | Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 14.5–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 11–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |