KazbekvsProgress

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

Kazbek

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.9–1.8 mL

Czech Republic

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 Kazbek

  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Kazbek

SpicyLemon

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyKazbekProgress
Alpha acid5–8%5–7.5%
Beta acid4–6%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone35–40%25–27%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene40–55%25–30%
Humulene20–35%40–47%
Caryophyllene10–15%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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