EurekavsCentennial
Eureka and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 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 Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintPeachStone fruitBlack currantMandarinDank
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Eureka | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.4 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 29–30% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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