Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick X13459
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Only in X13459
TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry
Property
| Property | Progress | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | - |
| Humulene | 40–47% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |