USDA 008vsMillennium
USDA 008 (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 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 USDA 008
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in USDA 008
CitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeResinHerbal
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |