Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Riwaka
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Progress | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Calypso