ZeniavsCentennial
Zenia and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Zenia | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.4–5.1% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 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 |