MillenniumvsYellow Sub

Millennium (bittering) and Yellow Sub (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Millennium

Bittering

Alpha acid

14.5–18.5%

Beta acid

4.3–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Yellow Sub

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry

Property

PropertyMillenniumYellow Sub
Alpha acid14.5–18.5%6.2–7.2%
Beta acid4.3–6.5%-
Co-humulone28–35%-
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene35–55%-
Humulene15–25%-
Caryophyllene8–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeBitteringAroma

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