MinstrelvsCentennial

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

Minstrel

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–7%

Beta acid

3–3.5%

Total oil

0.5–0.7 mL

United Kingdom

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 Minstrel

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
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Minstrel

HerbalSpicyBerryOrange

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyMinstrelCentennial
Alpha acid5–7%7–12%
Beta acid3–3.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone22–26%23–30%
Total oil0.5–0.7 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene22–25%55–65%
Humulene1–4%10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene7–9%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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