Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Progress | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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