AurumvsProgress

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

Aurum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

Germany

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 Aurum

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityFloral

Only in Aurum

SpicyMildHerbalEarthyCitrusNoble

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currant

Property

PropertyAurumProgress
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%5–7.5%
Beta acid3.1%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone20–23%25–27%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene-25–30%
Humulene-40–47%
Caryophyllene-12–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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