USDA 008vsCentennial
USDA 008 and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 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 USDA 008
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in USDA 008
SweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Centennial
PineGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |