PetoskeyvsProgress

Petoskey and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

Progress

Aroma

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 Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Petoskey

PungentPineapple

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Property

PropertyPetoskeyProgress
Alpha acid12.1%5–7.5%
Beta acid6.16%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%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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