Beata
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
9–11%
Total oil
1–1.5 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 Beata
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Honey
Only in Beata
AlmondApricot
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Beata | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 9–11% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–29% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 4–8% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Golding