ZythosvsCentennial
Zythos and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TangerineCitrusFloralPineGrapefruit
Only in Zythos
Tropical
Only in Centennial
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Property
| Property | Zythos | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.2% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–31% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 14–23% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |