US Centennial
Pedigree Selected from a cross between Brewers Gold and a selected USDA male
Maturity Mid-season
Yield 1700 - 2000 kg./ha. or 1500 - 1750 lb./
Growth Habit Good and neat, well-hopped down
Disease Reaction No visible reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Moderately resistant to downy mildew and Verticillium
Pickability Good
Drying/Baling Normal
Cone Structure Medium-sized, dense, compact cone
Quality
Luplin Abundant, dark yellow in color
Aroma Medium with floral and citrus tones
Alpha Acids 9.5 - 11.5% w/w
Beta Acids 3.5 - 4.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 29 - 30% of alpha acids
Storageability 60 - 65% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20ºC.
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.3 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 45 - 55% of whole oil
Humulene 10 - 18% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 5 - 8% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Very balanced hop, sometimes called a super Cascade
Possible Substitutions Cascade, possibly Columbus, Note: feel it's best to use a 70% Cascade - 30% Columbus combination for best substitution results.
Beer Styles All Ale styles, has been used with Wheat beers
Other Information Named for 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.