VitalvsCentennial
Vital and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vital
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vital
PlumLavenderSpicyLicorice
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Vital | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–16% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 6–11% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–26% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 2–5% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |