Pacific JadevsCentennial
Pacific Jade and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 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 Pacific Jade
- 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
Citrus
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |