Aroma Profile: Floral, Lemon, Orange, Tropical, Woody
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.
| Alpha: | 8.5 - 12% |
| Beta: | 3.5 - 5.5% |
| Cohumulone: | 23 - 27% |
| Oil: | 1.0 - 3.0 mL/100g |