TaihekevsMillennium
Taiheke (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 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 Taiheke
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Taiheke
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeSpicy
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |