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Centennial

Citrus-forward, with floral and pine and resin.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Floral3
  • Pine and resin2
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Stone fruit1
  • Berry1
  • Spice1
  • Herbal1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
7.8–12.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
27%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
2.1 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Centennial

Common questions

What can I substitute for Centennial?
Tango, Vista, and Amarillo — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Centennial taste like?
Citrus-forward, with floral and pine and resin.
What is Centennial's alpha acid?
7.8–12.0%
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