Brooklyn
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
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 Brooklyn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Brooklyn
GrapefruitTropicalPassion fruitSpicyHay
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Brooklyn | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Golding