GalaxyvsMillennium
Galaxy (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 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 Galaxy
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Galaxy | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–9% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–42% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.8–5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–69% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |