Southern BrewervsCentennial

Southern Brewer (bittering) and Centennial (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Southern Brewer

Bittering

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

0.4–1.5 mL

South Africa

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 Southern Brewer

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Centennial

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Southern Brewer

EarthyWoody

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertySouthern BrewerCentennial
Alpha acid8–12%7–12%
Beta acid2.5–5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone38–41%23–30%
Total oil0.4–1.5 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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