JarrylovsCentennial

Jarrylo and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Centennial

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyJarryloCentennial
Alpha acid15–17%7–12%
Beta acid6–7.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone34–37%23–30%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene40–55%55–65%
Humulene15–18%10–20%
Caryophyllene8–11%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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