Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFloral
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Progress | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |