MillenniumvsNZH-107
Millennium (bittering) and NZH-107 (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
NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
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 NZH-107
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in NZH-107
Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Millennium | NZH-107 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.4–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 7–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |