Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Progress | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |