Southern SublimevsMillennium

Southern Sublime (aroma) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Southern Sublime

Aroma

Alpha acid

10.8–13.4%

Beta acid

4.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

Millennium

Bittering

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 Sublime

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Southern Sublime

OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Property

PropertySouthern SublimeMillennium
Alpha acid10.8–13.4%14.5–18.5%
Beta acid4.9%4.3–6.5%
Co-humulone26%28–35%
Total oil-1.5–3 mL
Myrcene49–51%35–55%
Humulene2–4%15–25%
Caryophyllene5–7%8–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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