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
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Pahto
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
| Property | Millennium | Pahto |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 58–72% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 8–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 3–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |