MillenniumvsX13459
Millennium (bittering) and X13459 (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
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 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
When to pick X13459
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Only in X13459
TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry
Property
| Property | Millennium | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | - |
| Humulene | 15–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |