ProgressvsStyrian Cardinal
Progress and Styrian Cardinal 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
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Progress
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Progress | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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