Old MissionvsProgress
Old Mission and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
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 Old Mission
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Old Mission
CitrusPineSpicyHerbalTart
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Old Mission | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.33% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.7% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 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 |