DeltavsProgress

Delta and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Delta

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–7%

Beta acid

5.5–7%

Total oil

0.5–1.1 mL

United States

Progress

Aroma

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 Delta

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • 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 Delta

CitrusMelonSpicy

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyDeltaProgress
Alpha acid5.5–7%5–7.5%
Beta acid5.5–7%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone22–24%25–27%
Total oil0.5–1.1 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene25–40%25–30%
Humulene25–35%40–47%
Caryophyllene9–15%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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