{"product_id":"centennial-hops","title":"Centennial","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLemon\/grapefruit citrus-forward with distinct pine, and some herbal notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical \u0026amp; Citrus (lemon\/grapefruit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiney \u0026amp; Dank (pine\/resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCentennial is often described as “cascade turned up.” It was bred to be a higher-alpha, more intense version of cascade and became a staple in west coast IPA and APA. Bell’s Two Hearted - using 100% centennial hops - delivers a \"dark citrus\" and resin character in the context of that firm malt balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 – 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 – 2.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascade, Chinook (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hopsteiner.us\/variety-data-sheets\/Centennial\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan be the main feature or a strong supporting hop. It’s more assertive than cascade, so it holds up well in bold IPAs (Two Hearted), but still works nicely in balanced pale ales. In very hop-heavy or complex beers, the citrus can still fade if it’s not added late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDry hopping rates have crept up a lot in recent years. \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 oz total\u003c\/strong\u003e in 5 gallons is a common range for solid aroma impact without going overboard. Some people push \u003cstrong\u003e5–6+ oz\u003c\/strong\u003e (sometimes across multiple additions), especially in very hop-forward or hazy styles. The upside is bigger aroma. The downside is cost, potential astringency or muddiness if you go too hard, and diminishing returns past a certain point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for: Bittering, flavoring...all angles. Brew day tip: Add at flameout or whirlpool to protect the brighter citrus and floral notes. Plays especially well with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42567969636437,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/centennial-hops-hazy-beer-dark-room.jpg?v=1780515376","url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/products\/centennial-hops","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}