ProgressvsTeamaker

Progress and Teamaker 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

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Progress

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

When to pick Teamaker

  • 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 Teamaker

Subtle

Property

PropertyProgressTeamaker
Alpha acid5–7.5%0.6–1.8%
Beta acid1.8–2.7%5.4–13.2%
Co-humulone25–27%-
Total oil0.5–0.8 mL-
Myrcene25–30%59–61%
Humulene40–47%1–2%
Caryophyllene12–15%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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