LumberjackvsProgress
Lumberjack (dual purpose) and Progress (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lumberjack
MelonCitrusSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 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% |
| Origin | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Golding