Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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 Helga
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Helga | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding