Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
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 Orion
- 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 Orion
Spicy
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Orion | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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