Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 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 Epic
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Epic
BerryHerbal
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFloral
Property
| Property | Epic | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding