AhtanumvsProgress

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

Ahtanum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–6.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 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 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

PropertyAhtanumProgress
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%5–7.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone30–35%25–27%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene45–55%25–30%
Humulene15–22%40–47%
Caryophyllene9–12%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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