Styrian EaglevsMillennium

Styrian Eagle (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Styrian Eagle

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

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 Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleMillennium
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%14.5–18.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.3–6.5%
Co-humulone20–23%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene52–60%35–55%
Humulene0–2.5%15–25%
Caryophyllene4–7%8–10%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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