YeomanvsMillennium
Yeoman (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
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 Yeoman
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yeoman
NobleCitrus
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Yeoman | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.7–2.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |