TopazvsCentennial
Topaz and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Topaz
Alpha acid
13.7–20.1%
Beta acid
4.9–7.9%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
Australia
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Topaz
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Topaz
LycheeCloveResinGrassyTropicalPassion fruit
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Topaz | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.7–20.1% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–7.9% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47–53% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 18–56% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 8–16% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |