Super PridevsCentennial

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

Super Pride

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–16.3%

Beta acid

4.5–8%

Total oil

3–4 mL

Australia

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 Super Pride

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Centennial

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Super Pride

ResinFruityMild

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertySuper PrideCentennial
Alpha acid12.5–16.3%7–12%
Beta acid4.5–8%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone25–50%23–30%
Total oil3–4 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene34–42%55–65%
Humulene1–2%10–20%
Caryophyllene5–9%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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