ProgressvsPrussian

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

Progress

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7.5%

Beta acid

1.8–2.7%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

United Kingdom

Prussian

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.29%

Beta acid

2.73%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Prussian

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Only in Prussian

LemonPine

Property

PropertyProgressPrussian
Alpha acid5–7.5%4.29%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%2.73%
Co-humulone25–27%-
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL-
Myrcene25–30%-
Humulene40–47%-
Caryophyllene12–15%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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