EquinoxvsMillennium
Equinox (aroma) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Equinox
Alpha acid
14.5–15.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
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 Equinox
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Equinox
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Only in Millennium
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Property
| Property | Equinox | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–15.5% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |