Centennial (T90 Pellet) is a highly regarded American aroma hop, developed from the USDA hop breeding programme in Washington State and named after the Washington State centennial festival. It delivers strong floral and citrus aromas — think lemon zest and grapefruit blossom — with moderate to high alpha acids that make it useful as both a bittering and aroma hop.Alpha Acids: 9–11% | Beta Acids: 3–4%A core hop for American pale ales and IPAs, especially as a late addition or dry hop. Frequently Asked Questions What's the difference between Centennial and Cascade hops? Centennial is often called a "super Cascade" — it shares Cascade's floral and citrus character but with significantly higher alpha acids (9–11% vs 4–7%) and a more intense aroma. Centennial has a bolder grapefruit and lemon character, while Cascade is slightly softer and more broadly floral. What beer styles suit Centennial hops? Centennial is a core American IPA hop. It works brilliantly in American pale ales, IPAs, double IPAs, and amber ales. Its clean citrus and floral character also works well in American-style wheat beers and session ales. How much Centennial should I use? For a 23-litre American IPA at 50–60 IBUs, use 30–40g at 60 minutes for bittering, 20g at 10 minutes for late aroma, and 40–60g as a dry hop for 3–4 days. For a pale ale, reduce all additions by around 30%. Can I use Centennial with Citra? Centennial and Citra are a classic combination. Centennial provides the citrus-pine structure and bittering backbone; Citra adds the tropical fruit intensity. Together they produce some of the most popular American IPA profiles. Use Centennial early in the boil and Citra late and dry. Is Centennial good for beginners? Yes — Centennial is one of the most forgiving and versatile American hops. It's less intense than Citra, more predictable than Galaxy, and delivers consistently good results across a wide range of addition timings. An ideal first American hop for extract and kit brewers. Full Technical Spec Sheet Origin USA (Washington State, USDA) Alpha Acids 9–11% Beta Acids 3–4% Type Dual-purpose Flavour Floral, lemon zest, grapefruit blossom Best use Late addition or dry hop, also good for bittering Pairs with Citra Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, Double IPA
