ZenithvsMillennium
Zenith and Millennium are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
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 Zenith
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Zenith
Citrus
Only in Millennium
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Property
| Property | Zenith | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |