Wild WolfvsMillennium
Wild Wolf (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
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 Wild Wolf
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityEarthy
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResin
Property
| Property | Wild Wolf | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.25% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.88% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |