Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 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 Archer
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Archer
ApricotLimeCitrusPeach
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Archer | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding