MillenniumvsSouthern Tropic
Millennium and Southern Tropic 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
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Tropic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Millennium | Southern Tropic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 12.6–18.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 19–46% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 14–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–11% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |