MillenniumvsTNT Blend
Millennium (bittering) and TNT Blend (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
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick TNT Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in TNT Blend
FruityCitrusGreen
Property
| Property | Millennium | TNT Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 11.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |