MillenniumvsYeoman

Millennium (bittering) and Yeoman (dual purpose) 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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • 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 Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyMillenniumYeoman
Alpha acid14.5–18.5%12–16%
Beta acid4.3–6.5%4–5%
Co-humulone28–35%25%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene35–55%47–49%
Humulene15–25%19–21%
Caryophyllene8–10%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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