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
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Sitiva Blend
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
| Property | Progress | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |