MillenniumvsSticky Fingers Blend

Millennium (bittering) and Sticky Fingers Blend (dual purpose) 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

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Millennium

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

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthySpicyDank

Property

PropertyMillenniumSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid14.5–18.5%11.92%
Beta acid4.3–6.5%4.59%
Co-humulone28–35%28–29%
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene35–55%-
Humulene15–25%-
Caryophyllene8–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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