CentennialvsZula
Centennial and Zula 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
Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zula
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Zula
CleanTropicalFruity
Property
| Property | Centennial | Zula |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 8–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |