Millennium Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Millennium was released in the year 2000, thus the name, as a high alpha breed. A Nugget descendant that carries similar characteristics, as well as to Columbus, bred for its disease resistance. Mainly used for bittering but gaining interest as an aroma hop as well.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Millennium, the best alternatives are Columbus, Nugget, or Summit™.

At A Glance

Profile Mild, herbal, floral, fruity, resin, and spice.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 14.5 - 18.5%
Substitutes Columbus, Nugget, Summit™
Beer Styles Stout, Barley Wine, American Amber Ale, American Brown Ale,

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 70% - 80% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 14.5 - 18.5%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 6.5%
Cohumulone 29.0 - 35.0%
Total Oil 1.8 - 2.2 mg/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 40.0%
Humulene 23.0 - 27.0%
Caryophyllene 9.0 - 12.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2200 - 2600 lbs/acre

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Fruity Herbal Resinous Spicy
Variety Name
Columbus / Tomahawk / Zeus Nugget Summit
Beer Style
American Amber Ale Barley Wine Brown Ale Mild Stout
Usage
Bittering
Origin
United States
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-11 08:51:28
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.