Diamond SpringsvsProgress
Diamond Springs and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Diamond Springs
Alpha acid
4.83%
Beta acid
3.18%
Total oil
-
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 Diamond Springs
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
Shared aromas
Mint
Only in Diamond Springs
CitrusLemon
Only in Progress
GrassySweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Diamond Springs | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.83% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.18% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |