Super PridevsMillennium
Super Pride (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
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 Super Pride
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Resin
Only in Super Pride
FruityMild
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralHerbal
Property
| Property | Super Pride | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–16.3% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–50% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–42% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |