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.
Aroma Profile
Lemon, Floral, Orange Blossom
Brewing Values:
- Alpha Acid Range: 7-12%
- Beta Acid Range: 3.5-5.5%
- Total Oil Range: 1-3mL/100g
Total Oil Breakdown (% of total oil):
- B-Pinene: 0.8-1%
- Myrcene: 55-65%
- Linalool: 0.6-0.9%
- Caryophyllene: 5-7%
- Farnesene: less than 1%
- Humulene: 10-20%
- Geraniol: 1.2-1.8%
- Other: 3-26%
Styles Used:India Pale Ale, India Pale Lager, American Amber Ale, Pale Ale, American Wheat Ale
