MillenniumvsToyomidori
Millennium and Toyomidori 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
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Toyomidori
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Property
| Property | Millennium | Toyomidori |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 11–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 58–60% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 9–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |