Cascade vs Centennial: which hop to use
Data sheetThe two hops side by side on the numbers and aroma that decide it, and which to reach for.
Published hop data side by side
| Origin | Cascade: United States · Centennial: United States |
|---|---|
| Cascade alpha acid | 4.5 to 7.9 % |
| Centennial alpha acid | 7.8 to 11.5 % |
| Cascade total oil | up to 1.4 mL/100 g |
| Centennial total oil | 1.6 to 2.5 mL/100 g |
| Cascade myrcene | 19.4 to 55 % |
| Centennial myrcene | 30.7 to 65.7 % |
| Cascade aroma | Pink grapefruit with floral, citrus and light spice; the original American craft aroma |
| Centennial aroma | Citrus with woody-spicy notes of spruce and tonka, fruity raspberry and lychee, and fresh lemon and bergamot |
Notes
Both are American citrus hops, but Centennial carries more alpha and a cleaner, more lemony punch while Cascade is a softer grapefruit-and-floral note.
Choose Cascade for the classic soft craft grapefruit aroma in a pale ale.
Choose Centennial when you want a bigger, sharper citrus that can also carry some of the bittering.
The hops in full
Sources: BarthHaas Cascade hop variety profile · BarthHaas Centennial hop variety profile