PhoenixvsCentennial
Phoenix and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
United Kingdom
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Phoenix
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPine
Only in Phoenix
MolassesChocolateSpicy
Only in Centennial
CitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Phoenix | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–13.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–33% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–3 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–25% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |