WakatuvsCentennial
Wakatu and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Wakatu
LimeTropicalZest
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Wakatu | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 8–8.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–30% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–36% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 6–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |