Styrian EaglevsCentennial

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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Styrian Eagle

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

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

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaBlack currantPeach

Only in Centennial

CitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleCentennial
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%7–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone20–23%23–30%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene52–60%55–65%
Humulene0–2.5%10–20%
Caryophyllene4–7%5–7%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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