Pacific CrestvsProgress
Pacific Crest and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
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 Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrassyFloral
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthySpicyHerbalPine
Only in Progress
MintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |