First GoldvsCentennial
First Gold and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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
TangerineFloral
Only in First Gold
ApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalSpicy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruit
Property
| Property | First Gold | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |