Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Progress | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | - |
| Humulene | 40–47% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |