Mount RainiervsProgress
Mount Rainier (dual purpose) and Progress (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 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 Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceCitrusSpicy
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |