Canadian Centennial Hop Profile
Origin:
- Grown in Canada from the US Centennial variety (released 1990, Yakima, WA), with Canada’s climate often bringing a slightly softer, sometimes more floral/citrus expression
Type:
- Dual-purpose, prized for both bittering and expressive late/flavor/aroma
Typical Alpha Acids:
Beta Acids:
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
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Citrus: Bold lemon, orange, and grapefruit zest
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Floral: Spring blossoms, elderflower, and rose
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Pine: Distinct resinous, piney backbone (classic “C-hop” profile)
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Herbal/Earthy: Green herbal, touch of mint, mild earthiness
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Other: Sometimes subtle hints of lemongrass or black pepper in Canadian-grown lots
Brewing Characteristics:
- Canadian Centennial offers a classic, crisp blend of citrus, pine, and floral notes, typically with a rounder/softer character than some US harvests
- Excels as a single hop or blends well with other American or Canadian varieties
- Performs at all stages of brewing—great for bittering, aroma, dry hopping
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA
- Pale Ale, Wheat Beer
- Blonde Ale, Golden Ale
- Amber Ale, Red Ale
Substitutes:
- US Centennial (nearly identical, just sharper citrus/pine)
- Cascade (sweeter orange, less floral/pine)
- Amarillo (more orange, less pine/floral)
Fun Fact:
Centennial is often called “Super Cascade” for its potent citrus-pine punch and is a backbone hop for classic Pacific Northwest and Canadian craft IPAs and pale ales.
