Falconer's Flight 7CSvsCentennial
Falconer's Flight 7CS and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Falconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid
9–10.5%
Beta acid
4.7–5.1%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 Falconer's Flight 7CS
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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS
FruitySpicyEarthy
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Falconer's Flight 7CS | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–5.1% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 48% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 13–18% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |