SimcoevsCentennial
Simcoe and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPineCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Centennial
FloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |