GodivavsProgress

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

Godiva

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

1.9–3%

Total oil

0.4–0.8 mL

UK

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 Godiva

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Godiva

SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyGodivaProgress
Alpha acid6–9%5–7.5%
Beta acid1.9–3%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone25–29%25–27%
Total oil0.4–0.8 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene-25–30%
Humulene-40–47%
Caryophyllene-12–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUKUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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