Hallertau TraditionvsProgress

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

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

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 Hallertau Tradition

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrassyFruity

Only in Hallertau Tradition

EarthyNectarNoble

Only in Progress

MintSweetHoneyBlack currantFloral

Property

PropertyHallertau TraditionProgress
Alpha acid4.6–7%5–7.5%
Beta acid3–6%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone23–30%25–27%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene17–32%25–30%
Humulene35–50%40–47%
Caryophyllene10–15%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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