MillenniumvsCluster
Millennium (bittering) and Cluster (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
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Only in Cluster
EarthySweet
Property
| Property | Millennium | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |