Centennial

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General Hop Characteristics
Country of Origin: USA
Noble: No
Uses: bittering, aroma
Beer styles: American ales, American Wheat Beer
Substitutions: Cascade
Chemical Composition
Alpha Acids: 6-11.5 %
Beta Acids: 3.5-4.5 %
Cohumulone: 28-30 %
Myrcene: 45-60 %
Humulene: 10-18 %
Caryophyllene: 4-8 %
Farnesene: less than 1 %
Total Oil: 1.5-2.5 %
Storage

(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):

60-65 %
Growing Characteristics
Yield: moderate to high
Harvest: midseason

This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page

Sometimes called a super Cascade, Centennial was bred in 1974 but not released until 1990. It has a floral, citrus aroma and a clean spicy flavor; its heritage includes Brewer's Gold, Fuggle, and East Kent Golding.

Popular among craft brewers, Centennial lends its distinctive character to, among others, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale and Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine.

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