Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
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 Zenith
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Only in Zenith
Citrus
Property
| Property | Progress | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7.5% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 1.8–2.7% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–27% | 25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.8 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 40–47% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–15% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |