LawtonvsProgress

Lawton (bittering) and Progress (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Lawton

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthyDank

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyLawtonProgress
Alpha acid3.5–4%5–7.5%
Beta acid3–3.2%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone-25–27%
Total oil-0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene-25–30%
Humulene-40–47%
Caryophyllene-12–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringAroma

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