HPA-016vsProgress

HPA-016 and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HPA-016

Aroma

Alpha acid

15.7–18.7%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.7–1.9 mL

Australia

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 HPA-016

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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

Shared aromas

Fruity

Only in HPA-016

MandarinCitrusPine

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFloral

Property

PropertyHPA-016Progress
Alpha acid15.7–18.7%5–7.5%
Beta acid5.9–9%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone33–37%25–27%
Total oil1.7–1.9 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene35–49%25–30%
Humulene0–2%40–47%
Caryophyllene6–12%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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