Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 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 Ernest
- 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
Shared aromas
Grassy
Only in Ernest
HerbalSpicyStone fruit
Only in Progress
MintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Ernest | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–6.3% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 50–55% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding