Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Medusa | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |