Centennial System

Origin
US
Uses
Both
Description
Named from the Washington State Centennial Celebration. At one time this variety was going to be destroyed for lack of interest by the world's major breweries. Today has found a very favorable following by craft-brewers.
Aroma
Medium intensity with floral and citrus tones
Styles
American Ales
Typical AA
10.5%
Storagability
62% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
Substitutes
Cascade, Chinook or Columbus
Used in
48 Recipes
Top Styles
12 x 14B American IPA, 8 x 14C Imperial IPA, 5 x 3F American-Style India Pale Ale, 4 x 10A American Pale Ale and 3 x 10B American Amber Ale
Alpha Acid
9.5-11.5%
Beta Acid
3.5-4.5%
Cohumulone
29.0-30.0%
Humulene
10.0-18.0%
Caryphyllene
5.0-8.0%
Farnesene
<1.0%
Myrcene
45.0-55.0%
Total Oil
1.5-2.3%