Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Olympic
CitrusSpicy
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Olympic | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |