CentennialvsZenia
Centennial and Zenia 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
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Centennial | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |