CentennialvsYQH-1380
Centennial and YQH-1380 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
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick YQH-1380
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Centennial | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |