Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
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 Contessa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Contessa | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |