Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Smaragd
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityFloral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currant
Only in Smaragd
SpicyTobaccoAniseCloveNoble
Property
| Property | Progress | Smaragd |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 13–18% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 30–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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