StirlingvsCentennial

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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

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 Stirling

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

When to pick Centennial

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicy

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyStirlingCentennial
Alpha acid6–12%7–12%
Beta acid4–6%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone21–28%23–30%
Total oil1.3–1.9 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene44–48%55–65%
Humulene19–23%10–20%
Caryophyllene5–7%5–7%
Farnesene11–17%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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