ProgressvsSantiam

Progress and Santiam 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

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Progress

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantFloral

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyFruity

Only in Santiam

Spicy

Property

PropertyProgressSantiam
Alpha acid5–7.5%5–8.5%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone25–27%18–24%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene25–30%15–25%
Humulene40–47%20–30%
Caryophyllene12–15%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%14–18%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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