{"product_id":"centennial-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Centennial Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCentennial Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentennial hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a well-known American dual-purpose variety bred from multiple lineages, including Cascade and East Kent Goldings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey deliver both clean bitterness and expressive aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn whole leaf form, Centennial gives a punchy blend of citrus peel, pine, and light floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works at nearly any stage of the boil and excels in hop-forward American styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse throughout the process — early for firm bitterness, late or dry for layered aroma and bright citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentennial Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5–4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus peel, pine, floral, resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascade, Chinook, Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBE:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentennial Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentennial brings bold citrus—especially lemon and orange peel—balanced by piney bitterness and a touch of floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s more assertive than Cascade, with a cleaner bitterness that holds up in high hopping rates or strong malt backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Centennial Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentennial is a go-to for American craft styles that benefit from robust hop presence and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides citrus-pine intensity and lasting bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds bright aroma and firm hop character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts through sweetness with citrus edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlonde Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifts the profile with floral-citrus aroma in lighter bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Wheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings freshness without overpowering esters or malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentennial Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentennial hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be swapped with other US varieties like Cascade, Chinook, or Columbus when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer and more floral, with less bitterness and citrus punch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harsher pine and spice character, but similar bold bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColumbus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers more dank, resinous aroma but fills a similar bittering role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCentennial Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eCitra, Simcoe, and Amarillo\u003c\/strong\u003e in modern hop blends where clarity, brightness, and citrus complexity are key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds tropical high notes and juicy depth to citrus base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimcoe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances pine and earth while layering stone fruit and dank notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmarillo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boosts orange and floral tones for a softer citrus blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentennial is a workhorse. 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