ColumbiavsCentennial
Columbia and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 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 Columbia
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonNoblePungent
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Columbia | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |