YeomanvsCentennial

Yeoman and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Centennial

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Only in Centennial

PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyYeomanCentennial
Alpha acid12–16%7–12%
Beta acid4–5%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone25%23–30%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene47–49%55–65%
Humulene19–21%10–20%
Caryophyllene9–10%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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