Millennium

Alpha-Acid (%)

14.5 - 16.5

Description

This American hop features very high alpha-acids. When used for bittering Millennium produces a rich resiny character similar to Nugget and Columbus. It can also be mildly spicy and herbal. Millenium is descended from both Nugget and Columbus and has slightly more alpha-acids than either. It was released for production in 2000.

Possible Substitutes

Nugget and Columbus

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids: 14.5 - 16.5 %
Beta Acids: 4.3 - 5.3 %
Alpha:Beta Ratio: 3.23
Cohumulone: 28 - 32 (% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils: 1.8 - 2.2 (mL/100g)
Myrcene: 30 - 40 (% essential oils)
Caryophyllene: 9 - 12 (% essential oils)
Humulene: 23 - 27 (% essential oils)
Farnesene: 0 - 1 (% essential oils)