MillenniumvsUSDA 008
Millennium (bittering) and USDA 008 (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
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick USDA 008
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Only in USDA 008
CitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Millennium | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |