Centennial Hops - Best Hop for West Coast IPAs

Centennial Hop Profile

Centennial has become one of the most well-respected hop varieties since being released in 1990. Centennial, named after the centennial anniversary of Washington state, is incredibly well-rounded and useful for bittering, flavor, aroma, and dry-hopping. It quickly developed the nickname Super Cascade for its vibrant citrus and soft pine characteristics. Centennial is the featured hop in legendary IPAs such as Russian River's Pliny the Elder, Founders' Centennial IPA, and Bell's Two Hearted Ale.

Recommended Styles: IPA, IPA, Double IPA, or IPA

Alpha Acid: 7% to 12%
Typical Usage: Dual purpose.

SEE WHAT BREWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR CENTENNIAL HOPS

Centennial hop hash - James R. 11/07/18

"I love hop hash and this hop is easily one of my favorites. It works great for giving you aroma and a real hop punch without having to use as much material. It also gives my west coast IPAs a great resinous flavor and whenever Yakima has some I buy it and use it quick. Thank for another great product Yakima!"

EXAMPLES OF BEERS BREWED WITH CENTENNIAL HOPS 

Brewers at Fremont use Centennial and Simcoe hops together to achieve the perfect Northwest brew.

Universale Pale Ale - Fremont Brewing 

Brewers at Single Hill use Chinook, Comet, and Centennial together to achieve a light and easy to drink beer. 

Cerveza Blonde Ale - Single Hill 

Brewers at Reuben's use Citra, Amarillo, Azacca, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Centennial together to achieve a well balanced beer. 

Crikey IPA - Reuben's Brews

CENTENNIAL HOP SUBSTITUTION 

Centennial hops carry similar characteristics as Cascade, Columbus, and Simcoe, making them the perfect substitutions in your next brew! These hops are often used for bittering, but are capable of sanding on their own in single hopped beers.