Centennial
Named after the Washington state centennial anniversary in 1989, Centennial is an aroma-type cultivar developed from the USDA hop breeding program at Washington State University in 1974 and released in 1990. Centennial is a well blended aroma hop and is sometimes referred to as Super Cascade.
Flavour profile
Floral, citrus fruit
Ancestry
Combination of Brewers Gold, Fuggle, East Kent Golding, and others
Recommended beer styles
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
Combination of Brewers Gold, Fuggle, East Kent Golding, and others
Alpha Acids (%)
9.5 – 11.5%
Beta Acids (%)
3.4 – 4.5 %
Alpha/Beta Ratio
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
29-30%ofalphaacids
Total Oils (ml/100g)
1.5 – 2.5ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
45-55% of total oil
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
5-8%of total oil
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
<1% of total oil
Humulene (% of whole oil)
10-18%of total oil
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio
BRU-1
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Characteristics
BRU-1 is notable for its distinct sweet fruit aroma that is often described as pineapple. When used
as a whirlpool or dry hop addition, BRU-1 delivers the aroma of freshly cut pineapple and green fruits. BRU-1 is synergistic with other hops creating a depth of fruit flavor. BRU-1 has also been shown to improve haze stability in certain beer styles.
