Cekin
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.65–1.5 mL
Slovenia
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 Cekin
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Progress
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cekin
Mild
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Cekin | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.65–1.5 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 7–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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