MillenniumvsTriplePearl
Millennium (bittering) and TriplePearl (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
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick TriplePearl
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralResin
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeHerbal
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestMelonSpicyBlack currantSandalwoodCedar
Property
| Property | Millennium | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |