Marco PolovsCentennial

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

Marco Polo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–13%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

-

China

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 Marco Polo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Centennial

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Marco Polo

GooseberryOreganoElderflower

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyMarco PoloCentennial
Alpha acid12–13%7–12%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone30–35%23–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene40–50%55–65%
Humulene15–25%10–20%
Caryophyllene8–12%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginChinaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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