MillenniumvsSouthern Sublime
Millennium (bittering) and Southern Sublime (aroma) 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
Southern Sublime
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
| Property | Millennium | Southern Sublime |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 10.8–13.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |