EclipsevsMillennium
Eclipse (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Eclipse
Alpha acid
15.7–19%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.7 mL
Australia
Millennium
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 Eclipse
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Millennium
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Eclipse
CitrusPineMandarin
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Eclipse | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.7–19% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.9–9% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–37% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–49% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 0–2% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |