NorthdownvsCentennial
Northdown and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
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 Northdown
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
FloralPine
Only in Northdown
CedarBerrySpicy
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Northdown | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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