Diamant
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–1.7 mL
Germany
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 Diamant
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Progress
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Diamant
FennelLavenderCitrus
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Diamant | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 18–20% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.7 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding