TNT BlendvsMillennium

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

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

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 TNT Blend

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in TNT Blend

FruityCitrusGreen

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Property

PropertyTNT BlendMillennium
Alpha acid11.5–13%14.5–18.5%
Beta acid-4.3–6.5%
Co-humulone-28–35%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-35–55%
Humulene-15–25%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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