Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Saphir
Alpha acid
2–4.5%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–1.4 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Saphir
- 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
FruityFloral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currant
Only in Saphir
SpicyTangerine
Property
| Property | Progress | Saphir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 12–17% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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