MillenniumvsNugget
Millennium (bittering) and Nugget (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
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResin
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Millennium | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |