MillenniumvsSouthern Sublime

Millennium (bittering) and Southern Sublime (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Millennium

Bittering

Alpha acid

14.5–18.5%

Beta acid

4.3–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Southern Sublime

Aroma

Alpha acid

10.8–13.4%

Beta acid

4.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

Key differences

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Southern Sublime

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Only in Southern Sublime

OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus

Property

PropertyMillenniumSouthern Sublime
Alpha acid14.5–18.5%10.8–13.4%
Beta acid4.3–6.5%4.9%
Co-humulone28–35%26%
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene35–55%49–51%
Humulene15–25%2–4%
Caryophyllene8–10%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesSouth Africa
PurposeBitteringAroma

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