MillenniumvsStrata
Millennium (bittering) and Strata (dual purpose) 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
Strata
Alpha acid
11–12.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
2.3–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Strata
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Strata
CannabisGrapefruitPassion fruitStrawberryDankMusty
Property
| Property | Millennium | Strata |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 11–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 2.3–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 52–65% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 22–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 5–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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