ProgressvsSouthern Promise
Progress (aroma) and Southern Promise (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityFloral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currant
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalWoodyBerryCitrus
Property
| Property | Progress | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Golding