HersbruckervsProgress
Hersbrucker and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
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 Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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