MouterevsCentennial
Moutere and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPine
Only in Moutere
TropicalPassion fruitHayEarthy
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Moutere | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |