FlyervsCentennial
Flyer and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Flyer
Alpha acid
8.3–14.5%
Beta acid
4.1–6%
Total oil
-
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 Flyer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Flyer
SpicyLicoriceResinCaramel
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Flyer | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.3–14.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.1–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–25% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |