JestervsCentennial
Jester and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Jester
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.6–1.2 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 Jester
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Jester
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Only in Centennial
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Property
| Property | Jester | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |