IndependencevsProgress
Independence and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Independence
Alpha acid
4.7%
Beta acid
1.5%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Independence
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralGrassy
Only in Independence
CitrusStone fruitHerbalTobaccoEarthyPine
Only in Progress
MintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Independence | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.7% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–21% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |