GrungeistvsProgress

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Property

PropertyGrungeistProgress
Alpha acid2.9%5–7.5%
Beta acid9%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone19.2%25–27%
Total oil-0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene-25–30%
Humulene-40–47%
Caryophyllene-12–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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