Cluster Fugget BlendvsCentennial

Cluster Fugget Blend and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cluster Fugget Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–8.2%

Beta acid

4–4.2%

Total oil

0.9–1 mL

United States

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cluster Fugget Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Centennial

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cluster Fugget Blend

EarthyWoodyGrassySpicy

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyCluster Fugget BlendCentennial
Alpha acid8–8.2%7–12%
Beta acid4–4.2%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone30–37%23–30%
Total oil0.9–1 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene26–27%55–65%
Humulene27–28%10–20%
Caryophyllene11–12%5–7%
Farnesene1–2%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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