ProgressvsSussex

Progress and Sussex 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

Sussex

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.3–5.8%

Beta acid

2.4–3.2%

Total oil

0.4–0.6 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Progress

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

When to pick Sussex

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrassyMint

Only in Progress

SweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Only in Sussex

EarthyVanillaCitrus

Property

PropertyProgressSussex
Alpha acid5–7.5%4.3–5.8%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%2.4–3.2%
Co-humulone25–27%29–32%
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL0.4–0.6 mL
Myrcene25–30%41–43%
Humulene40–47%22–24%
Caryophyllene12–15%-
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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