HarlequinvsCentennial
Harlequin and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |