Southern StarvsCentennial

Southern Star and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Southern Star

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–18.6%

Beta acid

4–7.5%

Total oil

1.4–1.7 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 Star

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • 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

FloralCitrusTangerine

Only in Southern Star

QuinceBerryPineappleTropicalPassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee

Only in Centennial

PineGrapefruit

Property

PropertySouthern StarCentennial
Alpha acid12–18.6%7–12%
Beta acid4–7.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone25–31%23–30%
Total oil1.4–1.7 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene32–38%55–65%
Humulene23–27%10–20%
Caryophyllene10–14%5–7%
Farnesene8–12%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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