HeraldvsCentennial
Herald and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 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 Herald
- 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
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Herald
OrangeClean
Only in Centennial
PineFloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Herald | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |