HerkulesvsMillennium
Herkules and Millennium are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
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 Herkules
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herkules
CitrusMelon
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Herkules | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |