ProgressvsShaddock

Progress and Shaddock 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

Shaddock

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.96%

Beta acid

3.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Progress

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

When to pick Shaddock

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Only in Shaddock

LimeGrapefruitOnionGarlic

Property

PropertyProgressShaddock
Alpha acid5–7.5%4.96%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%3.59%
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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