Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
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 Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Motueka | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Golding