CentennialvsYeoman
Centennial and Yeoman 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
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Yeoman
Noble
Property
| Property | Centennial | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |