GeminivsCentennial
Gemini and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
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 Gemini
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Gemini | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |