Buzz BulletsvsMillennium

Buzz Bullets (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Millennium

Bittering

Alpha acid

14.5–18.5%

Beta acid

4.3–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Buzz Bullets

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Buzz Bullets

Citrus

Only in Millennium

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Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsMillennium
Alpha acid8–10%14.5–18.5%
Beta acid5–6%4.3–6.5%
Co-humulone-28–35%
Total oil-1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-35–55%
Humulene-15–25%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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