Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Crystal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantFruityFloral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoney
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenSpicyCinnamonNutmeg
Property
| Property | Progress | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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