Hop Pellets Centennial

Centennial is often called a super Cascade, a US hop with the same citrus-floral DNA but louder and more intense. It is a dual-purpose pellet with medium-high alpha, at home bittering and adding a punchy lemon-citrus aroma to American ales.

Best suited to

• American pale ale
• West Coast IPA and double IPA
• American amber and red ale
• Barley wine
• Dry-hopped ales

Typical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)

• Variety / origin: Centennial, United States
• Form: T-90 pellets
• Purpose: Dual purpose
• Alpha acid: typically 9-11.5%
• Beta acid: typically 3.5-4.5%
• Co-humulone: typically 28-30% of alpha
• Total oil: typically 1.5-2.5 mL/100g
• Character: lemon, citrus, floral, light pine

When to choose this over alternatives

Choose Centennial when Cascade is not loud enough. It carries the same grapefruit-and-flowers character with a sharper lemon-citrus edge and enough alpha to handle bittering as well. It is a cornerstone of the classic West Coast IPA, especially blended with Chinook for pine and Cascade for a rounder citrus base. If you want fruitier, more tropical notes instead, reach for Citra or Amarillo.

Practical notes

Centennial earns its keep across the boil. Use it early for clean bittering, or in the whirlpool and dry hop for that bright lemon-citrus punch. For an American IPA, 30 to 60g of dry hops works well. It is a great hop to build a recipe around and blends cleanly with other US C-hops. Store cold and sealed, push the air out, and use within 12 months of opening for the freshest aroma.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026