MillenniumvsTsingdao Flower
Millennium (bittering) and Tsingdao Flower (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
Tsingdao Flower
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
3–4.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
China
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 Tsingdao Flower
- 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 Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelonCitrus
Property
| Property | Millennium | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |