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
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
Centennial
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
| Property | Sticky Fingers Blend | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.92% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.59% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–29% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |