CentennialvsZythos
Centennial and Zythos 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
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Centennial
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Only in Zythos
Tropical
Property
| Property | Centennial | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |