Centennial Hops – Whole Leaf 100g

Centennial Whole Leaf Hops

Centennial hops are a well-known American dual-purpose variety bred from multiple lineages, including Cascade and East Kent Goldings.

They deliver both clean bitterness and expressive aroma.

In whole leaf form, Centennial gives a punchy blend of citrus peel, pine, and light floral notes.

It works at nearly any stage of the boil and excels in hop-forward American styles.

Use throughout the process — early for firm bitterness, late or dry for layered aroma and bright citrus character.

Centennial Hop Profile

• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 9–11.5%
• Beta Acid: 3.5–4.5%
• Characteristics: Citrus peel, pine, floral, resin
• Substitutes: Cascade, Chinook, Columbus
• Use: Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma
• Crop: November 2024
• BBE: August 2029

Centennial Hop Flavour

Centennial brings bold citrus—especially lemon and orange peel—balanced by piney bitterness and a touch of floral.

It’s more assertive than Cascade, with a cleaner bitterness that holds up in high hopping rates or strong malt backgrounds.

Beer Styles for Centennial Hops

Centennial is a go-to for American craft styles that benefit from robust hop presence and balance.

• IPA: Provides citrus-pine intensity and lasting bitterness.
• Pale Ale: Adds bright aroma and firm hop character.
• Amber Ale: Cuts through sweetness with citrus edge.
• Blonde Ale: Lifts the profile with floral-citrus aroma in lighter bases.
• American Wheat: Brings freshness without overpowering esters or malt.

Centennial Hop Substitutes

Centennial hops can be swapped with other US varieties like Cascade, Chinook, or Columbus when needed.

• Cascade: Softer and more floral, with less bitterness and citrus punch.
• Chinook: Harsher pine and spice character, but similar bold bitterness.
• Columbus: Offers more dank, resinous aroma but fills a similar bittering role.

Centennial Hop Pairings

Pairs well with Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo in modern hop blends where clarity, brightness, and citrus complexity are key.

• Citra: Adds tropical high notes and juicy depth to citrus base.
• Simcoe: Enhances pine and earth while layering stone fruit and dank notes.
• Amarillo: Boosts orange and floral tones for a softer citrus blend.

Brewer’s Tip

Centennial is a workhorse. If you're designing a hop schedule for an American-style beer, try it as the main bittering charge and again late in the boil.

It also stands up well in single-hop recipes where clarity and structure matter.