AdeenavsProgress

Adeena and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Progress

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7.5%

Beta acid

1.8–2.7%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Adeena

HerbalSpicyLemonPine

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Property

PropertyAdeenaProgress
Alpha acid3.5–5%5–7.5%
Beta acid3–4%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone34–38%25–27%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene27–30%25–30%
Humulene31–45%40–47%
Caryophyllene15–22%12–15%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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