Wild WolfvsCentennial
Wild Wolf and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
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 Wild Wolf
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityHerbalEarthy
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Wild Wolf | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.25% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.88% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–65% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |