MillenniumvsZeus
Millennium and Zeus are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Millennium
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Zeus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Millennium | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18.5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |