TargetvsCentennial
Target (bittering) and Centennial (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Only in Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Target | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |