LawtonvsMillennium
Lawton and Millennium are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
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 Lawton
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthyDank
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Lawton | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.2% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |