Centennial
Super Cascade Intensity • Bright Lemon & Citrus • IPA Workhorse
Centennial is often called the Super Cascade — a hop with a similar citrus-and-floral personality but noticeably more intensity and bittering power. Released in 1990, it quickly became a cornerstone of American IPA brewing and famously anchors some of the most iconic IPAs ever made.
With alpha acids of 10%, Centennial is a true dual-purpose hop: strong enough to carry the entire bittering charge of an IPA, yet clean and expressive enough to shine in whirlpool and dry hop additions.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Bold citrus and lemon zest
- Bright floral, almost perfumed aroma
- Hints of grapefruit pith
- Light resinous backbone
- Clean, firm bitterness
At lower rates, Centennial adds a polished lemon-floral note to pale ales and ambers. Used aggressively across the boil and dry hop, it produces the saturated citrus character of a classic single-hop American IPA.
Brewing Applications
Centennial is a staple ingredient in many hop-forward American styles, including:
- American IPA
- American Pale Ale
- Double IPA
- Amber Ale
- American Wheat
- Fresh Hop Ale
It is also a natural blending partner for Cascade, Chinook, and Simcoe in West Coast hop bills.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5-gallon batch, 0.5–1 oz at 60 minutes provides a solid bittering foundation, with 1–2 oz split between late boil, whirlpool, and dry hop for full citrus expression. Centennial performs exceptionally well as a single hop — one variety can cover every addition in an IPA.
Pair it with a clean, neutral yeast like a classic American ale strain to keep its lemon-floral aroma front and center.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 10%
- Flavor Notes: Citrus, lemon, floral
- Typical Use: Dual-purpose
- Common Additions: 60 min, whirlpool, dry hop
- Substitutes: Cascade, Chinook
- Beer Styles: IPAs, pale ales, double IPAs, ambers
Whether you're building a single-hop IPA or rounding out a classic C-hop blend, Centennial delivers the bright citrus intensity that defines the American IPA tradition.
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Description
Super Cascade Intensity • Bright Lemon & Citrus • IPA Workhorse
Centennial is often called the Super Cascade — a hop with a similar citrus-and-floral personality but noticeably more intensity and bittering power. Released in 1990, it quickly became a cornerstone of American IPA brewing and famously anchors some of the most iconic IPAs ever made.
With alpha acids of 10%, Centennial is a true dual-purpose hop: strong enough to carry the entire bittering charge of an IPA, yet clean and expressive enough to shine in whirlpool and dry hop additions.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Bold citrus and lemon zest
- Bright floral, almost perfumed aroma
- Hints of grapefruit pith
- Light resinous backbone
- Clean, firm bitterness
At lower rates, Centennial adds a polished lemon-floral note to pale ales and ambers. Used aggressively across the boil and dry hop, it produces the saturated citrus character of a classic single-hop American IPA.
Brewing Applications
Centennial is a staple ingredient in many hop-forward American styles, including:
- American IPA
- American Pale Ale
- Double IPA
- Amber Ale
- American Wheat
- Fresh Hop Ale
It is also a natural blending partner for Cascade, Chinook, and Simcoe in West Coast hop bills.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5-gallon batch, 0.5–1 oz at 60 minutes provides a solid bittering foundation, with 1–2 oz split between late boil, whirlpool, and dry hop for full citrus expression. Centennial performs exceptionally well as a single hop — one variety can cover every addition in an IPA.
Pair it with a clean, neutral yeast like a classic American ale strain to keep its lemon-floral aroma front and center.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 10%
- Flavor Notes: Citrus, lemon, floral
- Typical Use: Dual-purpose
- Common Additions: 60 min, whirlpool, dry hop
- Substitutes: Cascade, Chinook
- Beer Styles: IPAs, pale ales, double IPAs, ambers
Whether you're building a single-hop IPA or rounding out a classic C-hop blend, Centennial delivers the bright citrus intensity that defines the American IPA tradition.
