Nobility BlendvsCentennial
Nobility Blend and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
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 myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |