PioneervsCentennial
Pioneer and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 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 Pioneer
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitGrapefruit
Only in Pioneer
CedarHerbalLemonCrispClean
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Pioneer | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.8 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–36% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 18–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |