MysticvsProgress

Mystic and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Mystic

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

UK

Progress

Aroma

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 Mystic

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currant

Only in Mystic

CitrusPassion fruitWoody

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyFruityFloral

Property

PropertyMysticProgress
Alpha acid4–7%5–7.5%
Beta acid2–4%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone30–40%25–27%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene30–40%25–30%
Humulene30–40%40–47%
Caryophyllene0%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUKUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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