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
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) |