McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
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 McKenzie
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Progress
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in McKenzie
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelonPineThymeStone fruitDank
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | McKenzie | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 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 |