MillenniumvsPahto

Millennium and Pahto are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Millennium

Bittering

Alpha acid

14.5–18.5%

Beta acid

4.3–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Pahto

Bittering

Alpha acid

17–20%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Millennium

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Pahto

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResin

Only in Pahto

NeutralEarthyCleanSmooth

Property

PropertyMillenniumPahto
Alpha acid14.5–18.5%17–20%
Beta acid4.3–6.5%4.5–6%
Co-humulone28–35%26–32%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene35–55%58–72%
Humulene15–25%8–11%
Caryophyllene8–10%3–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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