Smooth ConevsCentennial
Smooth Cone and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Smooth Cone
Alpha acid
7–9.5%
Beta acid
3.4–5.2%
Total oil
0.4–1.14 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 Smooth Cone
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Smooth Cone
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Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Smooth Cone | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.4–5.2% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.14 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–56% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |