Southern CrossvsMillennium
Southern Cross (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 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 Southern Cross
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyCitrusTropicalZest
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Southern Cross | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–28% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–55% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 13–21% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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