Southern DawnvsCentennial
Southern Dawn and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Dawn
- 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
Citrus
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbalSpicy
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |