Green BulletvsCentennial
Green Bullet and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumResinDried
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |