BohemievsProgress

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

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

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 Bohemie

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Bohemie

HerbalCitrusSpicy

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Property

PropertyBohemieProgress
Alpha acid5–8%5–7.5%
Beta acid6–9%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone23–26%25–27%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene30–45%25–30%
Humulene17–23%40–47%
Caryophyllene7–10%12–15%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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