Centennial Hops - U.S. Grown Whole Cone

Centennial Whole Cone Hops for Classic Citrus, Floral Aroma, and Traditional Hop Character

Centennial is one of the signature hops of American craft brewing, and this whole cone version gives brewers a more traditional format for working with the variety’s familiar citrus, floral, and light pine character. Offered here as U.S. grown whole cone hops, Centennial remains a versatile choice for brewers who want a hop that can handle bittering, late additions, hopbacks, and dry hopping while still delivering recognizable classic American hop structure. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Earthy.

Released in 1990 through the Washington State University and USDA breeding program, Centennial built its reputation by combining bright lemon and orange notes with floral lift, woody depth, and firmer backbone than softer aroma varieties. It is often compared to Cascade, but Centennial usually shows more intensity and a stronger all-around dual-purpose profile.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Centennial is best known for lemon, grapefruit, and floral character, supported by pine and light woody notes. In whole cone form, it is especially attractive to brewers using hopbacks, traditional kettle schedules, or dry-hop programs where cone material is preferred for process reasons or for the character it brings in use.

In the brewhouse, Centennial whole cone hops fit naturally in IPA, pale ale, amber ale, porter, American stout, and wheat beer. They can be used on their own for a classic American profile, or paired with Cascade for layered citrus and floral expression, Chinook for more pine and structure, or Citra when the goal is to push the beer further toward saturated citrus and tropical aroma. For brewers who still like working with cones instead of pellets, Centennial stays one of the most practical and recognizable choices available.

Why Brewers Choose Centennial Whole Cone

Brewers choose Centennial whole cone when they want classic U.S. hop character in a traditional hop format. It is a strong option for brewers using hopbacks, for those who prefer whole cone handling in certain late-addition or aroma applications, and for recipes where a classic citrus-floral American hop profile matters more than chasing novelty. If you want dependable whole cone hops that still feel relevant in modern brewing, Centennial is an easy fit.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: United States
• Hop form: Whole Cone
• Alpha acid: 8.5-12.0%
• Beta acid: 3.5-5.5%
• Total oils: 1.0-3.5 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, amber ale, porter, American stout, and wheat beer

Packaging and Storage

Available in 2 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve citrus aroma, hop oils, and overall brewing performance.