DanavsCentennial

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

Dana

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.2–13%

Beta acid

2.7–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Dana

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

When to pick Centennial

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrusPine

Only in Dana

-

Only in Centennial

GrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyDanaCentennial
Alpha acid7.2–13%7–12%
Beta acid2.7–6%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone22–31%23–30%
Total oil0.9–1.6 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene35–53%55–65%
Humulene20–27%10–20%
Caryophyllene4–8%5–7%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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