Hallertau TaurusvsCentennial
Hallertau Taurus and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 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 Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Hallertau Taurus | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17.9% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 30–31% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–9% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Hallertau Tradition