Defender
Alpha acid
3.3–6%
Beta acid
1.1–2.5%
Total oil
0.28–0.98 mL
United Kingdom
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 Defender
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Defender
Pleasant
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Defender | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–6% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.1–2.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–32% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.28–0.98 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 34–36% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding