ToyomidorivsMillennium
Toyomidori and Millennium are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
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 Toyomidori
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Toyomidori | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–13% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–60% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 9–12% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |