Hop: Millennium

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.

General Information

Profile Mild, herbal, floral, fruity, resin, and spice.
Country United States
Substitutes Columbus, Nugget, Summit™
Purpose Bittering
Yield 2200 - 2600 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 70% - 80% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Stout, Barley Wine, American Amber Ale, American Brown Ale,

Acids

Alpha Acid 14.5 - 18.5%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 6.5%
Cohumulone 29.0 - 35.0%

Oils

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%

Tags

American Amber Ale American Brown Ale Barley Wine Bittering Columbus Floral Fruity Herbal Mild Nugget Resin Spice Stout Summit United States
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-11 08:51:28 (Added: 2020-05-11 08:51:28)
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  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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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.
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