Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
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 Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Boomerang
SpicyCitrus
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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