Pacifica
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
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 Pacifica
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralHoney
Only in Pacifica
CitrusOrangeMarmaladeHayTangyZest
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Pacifica | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 10–15% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 45–55% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–18% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding