Centennial Pellet Hops

Bred in 1974 and released by Washington State University in 1990, Centennial is an aroma-type cultivar that has found favor as one of the most popular varieties in craft brewing. It is often referred to as a super-Cascade (containing nearly double the alpha content) and can be used for bittering purposes. Centennial is a diploid cross between Brewer's Gold and a USDA male.   Aroma Profile Lemon, Floral, Orange Blossom Brewing Values: Alpha Acid Range: 7-12% Beta Acid Range: 3.5-5.5% Total Oil Range: 1-3mL/100g Total Oil Breakdown (% of total oil): B-Pinene: 0.8-1% Myrcene: 55-65% Linalool: 0.6-0.9% Caryophyllene: 5-7% Farnesene: less than 1% Humulene: 10-20% Geraniol: 1.2-1.8% Other: 3-26% Styles Used:India Pale Ale, India Pale Lager, American Amber Ale, Pale Ale, American Wheat Ale