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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10.5%

Beta acid

3.5–4.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Centennial

Dual purpose

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

PropertyPioneerCentennial
Alpha acid8–10.5%7–12%
Beta acid3.5–4.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone36–40%23–30%
Total oil1–1.8 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene34–36%55–65%
Humulene18–25%10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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