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Centennial

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Variety Data

Kind
variety
US Grown
yes
Status
public
Year Released
1990
Year Note
Arose from the breeding program in 1974 and was released in 1990 (John I. Haas sheet).
Parentage
3/4 Brewers Gold, 3/32 Fuggle, 1/16 East Kent Golding, 1/32 Bavarian and 1/16 unknown (John I. Haas sheet)
Use
not published
Alpha Class
medium (8 to 14 percent)
Alpha
9.5 to 11.5
Beta
3.4 to 4.5
Cohumulone
29 to 30
Total Oil
1.5 to 2.5
Myrcene
45 to 55
Humulene
10 to 18
Caryophyllene
5 to 8
Farnesene Max
1
Nass Label
Centennial
Identity Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Chemistry Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Aroma Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Acreage Source Url
esmis.nal.usda.gov

Aroma Descriptors

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Aroma Descriptors. Select a column header to sort.
Source
OrangeJohn I. Haas variety sheet
limeJohn I. Haas variety sheet
cherryJohn I. Haas variety sheet
pine resinJohn I. Haas variety sheet
orange blossomJohn I. Haas variety sheet

US Acreage by State

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US Acres by YearAcres of this hop that each state reported in each year. A year a state did not report is a gap in its line.
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US Acres by Year
Measure20212022202320242025
Oregon364380386422417
Washington1,9782,0442,1032,0262,122
US Acreage by State. Select a column header to sort.
Source
Oregon2025417583,800esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20252,1223,274,200esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon2024422615,700esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20242,0263,284,100esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon2023386408,000esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20232,1032,504,700esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon2022380598,500usda.library.cornell.edu
Washington20222,0442,992,400usda.library.cornell.edu
Oregon2021364503,800usda.library.cornell.edu
Washington20211,9783,135,100usda.library.cornell.edu

2026 Medal Beers That Use It

The farm column shows only a farm the brewery itself named for this hop.

4 medals in view

2026 Medal Beers That Use It. Select a column header to sort.
FormUseFarm Named by the Brewery
BronzeBrown AleSecond Street BreweryAmerican Brown AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeFat Randy's IPAHolidaily Brewing Co.Hoppy Gluten-Free BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeFavorite Blonde AleHolidaily Brewing Co.Classic Gluten-Free Ale or LagerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeOld DiabloMorgan Territory BrewingBarley Wine or Wheat WineNot FoundNot FoundNot Found

Beer Profile Cards

Bronze in American Brown Ale

Brown Ale

Second Street Brewery, Santa Fe, NM

Category
American Brown Ale
Entries
45
ABV
5.9%
IBU
38
Style
Brown ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

a really well balanced, focused formulation, just Centennial and Cascade hops

Source: ediblenm.com

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Bronze in Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer

Fat Randy's IPA

Holidaily Brewing Co., Golden, CO

Category
Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer
Entries
19
ABV
7%
IBU
55
Style
IPA
Malts
Buckwheat malt, Millet malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

AROMA: Strong forward notes of pine, citrus and tropical fruits. Background hints of malty sweetness. FLAVOR: Complex pine and citrus hop notes, with a smooth…

Source: holidailybrewing.com

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Bronze in Classic Gluten-Free Ale or Lager

Favorite Blonde Ale

Holidaily Brewing Co., Golden, CO

Category
Classic Gluten-Free Ale or Lager
Entries
21
ABV
5%
IBU
25
Style
Classic Gluten-Free Ale or Lager
Malts
Buckwheat malt, Millet malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

AROMA: Light malty aroma, subtle hints of lemon, and light hop notes. FLAVOR: Smooth malty sweetness, with a light hop bitterness. MOUTHFEEL: Medium body with a…

Source: holidailybrewing.com

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Bronze in Barley Wine or Wheat Wine

Old Diablo

Morgan Territory Brewing, Tracy, CA

Category
Barley Wine or Wheat Wine
Entries
28
ABV
11.3%
IBU
85
Style
English Barleywine
Malts
Biscuit malt, Caramel malt, Maris Otter
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

It’s heavily-bodied with medium carbonation intended for sipping.

Source: untappd.com

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It. Select a column header to sort.
Holidaily Brewing Co.2
Morgan Territory Brewing1
Second Street Brewery1

Farms That Grow It

Grown by. These farms publish this variety as grown. It does not mean a medal beer used hops from that farm.

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Farms That Grow It. Select a column header to sort.
Published asYearsSource
Billy Goat Hop FarmColoradoCentennialcurrentwestword.com
CLS FarmsWashingtonCentennial2020, currentclsfarms.com
yakimavalleyhops.com
Goschie FarmsOregonCentennial2014washingtonbeerblog.com

Research Notes

Centennial is a hop variety from the United States, public, from USDA public breeding program at Washington State University. It was released in 1990. Its published alpha acid range is 9.5 to 11.5 percent.

Identity

Field Value
Origin United States
Breeder or owner program USDA public breeding program at Washington State University
Trademark none found
Proprietary or public public
Year released 1990 (Arose from the breeding program in 1974 and was released in 1990 (John I. Haas sheet).)
Parentage 3/4 Brewers Gold, 3/32 Fuggle, 1/16 East Kent Golding, 1/32 Bavarian and 1/16 unknown (John I. Haas sheet)
Published use not published
Alpha class medium (8 to 14 percent)

No other published names were found.

Chemistry

Ranges are as published by the breeder or supplier named under sources; a single value means the source printed one figure.

Measure Published Unit
alpha acids 9.5 to 11.5 percent
beta acids 3.4 to 4.5 percent
cohumulone 29 to 30 percent of alpha acids
total oil 1.5 to 2.5 ml per 100 g
myrcene 45 to 55 percent of total oil
humulene 10 to 18 percent of total oil
caryophyllene 5 to 8 percent of total oil
farnesene up to 1 percent of total oil

Aroma

As published by John I. Haas variety sheet: "Orange, lime, cherry, pine resin, orange blossom"

Acreage

Area harvested in acres, from the USDA NASS National Hop Report (line "Centennial"). Each year comes from the newest report that covers it.

Year Idaho Oregon Washington
2021 not listed 364 1,978
2022 not listed 380 2,044
2023 not listed 386 2,103
2024 not listed 422 2,026
2025 not listed 417 2,122

Production in 1,000 pounds.

Year Idaho Oregon Washington
2021 not listed 503.8 3,135.1
2022 not listed 598.5 2,992.4
2023 not listed 408 2,504.7
2024 not listed 615.7 3,284.1
2025 not listed 583.8 3,274.2

A three state total cannot be computed for any year because at least one state is withheld or not listed.

Gaps

No gaps: every field is published by the sources listed below.

Sources