CentennialvsWhitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Centennial and Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) 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
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthySweetHerbal
Property
| Property | Centennial | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 5.4–7.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 2–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 35–43% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 19–27% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 35–42% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |