ProgressvsSitiva Blend

Progress and Sitiva Blend 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

Sitiva Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7.2–7.6%

Beta acid

4.2–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sitiva Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Only in Sitiva Blend

Stone fruitPeachLime

Property

PropertyProgressSitiva Blend
Alpha acid5–7.5%7.2–7.6%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%4.2–4.5%
Co-humulone25–27%27–28%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL-
Myrcene25–30%50–58%
Humulene40–47%10–11%
Caryophyllene12–15%-
Farnesene0–1%9–10%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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