Southern TropicvsMillennium
Southern Tropic and Millennium are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Tropic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Southern Tropic | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.6–18.1% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–46% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 14–40% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–14% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |