Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
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 Ahtanum
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyCedarLemon
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |