MillenniumvsAzacca
Millennium (bittering) and Azacca (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Millennium
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Azacca
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Property
| Property | Millennium | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |