ProgressvsStrisselspalt
Progress and Strisselspalt 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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- 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 Strisselspalt
SpicyCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | Progress | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Crystal
Hersbrucker