MillenniumvsYQH-1380
Millennium (bittering) and YQH-1380 (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
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 YQH-1380
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Millennium | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |