ChinookvsCentennial
Chinook and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Centennial
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruit
Only in Chinook
ResinSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Chinook | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |