TriplePearlvsCentennial
TriplePearl and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeZestMelonResinSpicyBlack currantSandalwoodCedar
Only in Centennial
PineGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | TriplePearl | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–11.2% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.2% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–55% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 7–11% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |