Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Progress
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 Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Admiral | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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