Sticky Fingers BlendvsCentennial

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

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Centennial

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthySpicyDank

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendCentennial
Alpha acid11.92%7–12%
Beta acid4.59%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone28–29%23–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene-55–65%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-5–7%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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