LotusvsMillennium
Lotus (aroma) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Lotus
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Lotus | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |