ProgressvsSpalt

Progress and Spalt 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

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Spalt

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Only in Spalt

NobleEarthyHerbal

Property

PropertyProgressSpalt
Alpha acid5–7.5%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%3–5%
Co-humulone25–27%22–29%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene25–30%20–35%
Humulene40–47%20–30%
Caryophyllene12–15%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%12–18%
OriginUnited KingdomGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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