OlympicvsCentennial
Olympic and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- 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
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Olympic
Spicy
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Olympic | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |