Centennial Hops
Often called "Super Cascade". Higher alpha makes it a more efficient bittering hop, and the citrus/pine flavour pushes harder at late and dry-hop additions.
| SKU | HW-H-CEN |
|---|---|
| Price | £4.95 / 100 g pellets |
| In stock | Yes |
| Origin | Yakima Valley, USA |
| type | dual-purpose hop |
| alpha acid percent | 10 |
| beta acid percent | 4 |
| cohumulone percent | 30 |
| total oil ml per100g | 2 |
| flavour descriptors | citrus, pine, light floral, more intense than Cascade |
Centennial was released in 1990 by Hopunion and quickly became the second pillar of the West Coast IPA style, used either alongside Cascade or as a higher-impact substitute. The flavour profile is similar — grapefruit and pine — but the intensity is noticeably greater.
Bittering and beyond
At 10% alpha, Centennial earns its keep as the bittering hop in IPAs and pale ales. Where Cascade requires a generous addition to hit double-digit IBU, Centennial gets you there efficiently.
Cascade vs Centennial
| Property | Cascade | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | ~6% | ~10% |
| Aroma intensity | Moderate | High |
| Profile | Grapefruit, floral | Grapefruit, pine, resin |
| Best for | Pale ales, session IPAs | West Coast IPA, modern APA |
Many recipes use both — Cascade for layered citrus, Centennial for backbone.