Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
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 Junga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityBlack currant
Only in Junga
EarthySpicyGrapefruit
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyFloral
Property
| Property | Junga | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Galena