PacificavsMillennium
Pacifica (aroma) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacifica
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Millennium
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacifica
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Pacifica
CitrusOrangeMarmaladeHayHoneyTangyZest
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Pacifica | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 10–15% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 45–55% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–18% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |