ProgressvsYellow Sub
Progress and Yellow Sub 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
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Sweet
Only in Progress
GrassyMintHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Only in Yellow Sub
CitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Progress | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | - |
| 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 | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Amarillo