OrionvsCentennial
Orion and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Orion
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Orion
Spicy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Orion | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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