Yellow SubvsMillennium

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

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

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 Yellow Sub

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Millennium

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry

Only in Millennium

PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal

Property

PropertyYellow SubMillennium
Alpha acid6.2–7.2%14.5–18.5%
Beta acid-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%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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