ProgressvsSouthern Aroma
Progress and Southern Aroma 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
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantFloral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyFruity
Only in Southern Aroma
HayHerbalStrawNoble
Property
| Property | Progress | Southern Aroma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 3.6–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 5.4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 19–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 17–28% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 13–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding
Motueka