HarmonievsMillennium
Harmonie (aroma) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
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 Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |