Golden StarvsProgress
Golden Star and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golden Star
Alpha acid
5.4%
Beta acid
4.6%
Total oil
-
Japan
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 Golden Star
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golden Star
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Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Golden Star | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.6% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 50% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding