LumberjackvsCentennial
Lumberjack and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |