Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Pioneer
- 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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pioneer
CedarGrapefruitHerbalLemonGrapefruitCrispClean
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Pioneer | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.8 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–36% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 18–25% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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