ProgressvsStyrian Kolibri
Progress and Styrian Kolibri 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 Kolibri
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2.8–5.4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Styrian Kolibri
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyFruityFloral
Only in Styrian Kolibri
ElderflowerGreenGrassCannabisPineapple
Property
| Property | Progress | Styrian Kolibri |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 2.8–5.4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 21–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 31–38% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 25–27% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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