TriumphvsCentennial
Triumph and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
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 Triumph
- 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
PineCitrus
Only in Triumph
SpicyOrangePeachLimeFruity
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Triumph | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |