HarmonievsProgress

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

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

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 Harmonie

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyHarmonieProgress
Alpha acid4–8%5–7.5%
Beta acid5–8%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone19–22%25–27%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene30–40%25–30%
Humulene10–20%40–47%
Caryophyllene6–11%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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