TNT BlendvsMillennium
TNT Blend (aroma) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
TNT Blend
Alpha acid
11.5–13%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.3–1.5 mL
United States
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 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
| Property | TNT Blend | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |