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
Alpha acid
12–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
-
China
Centennial
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
| Property | Marco Polo | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |