PrussianvsProgress

Prussian and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Prussian

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.29%

Beta acid

2.73%

Total oil

-

United States

Progress

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–7.5%

Beta acid

1.8–2.7%

Total oil

0.5–0.8 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Prussian

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Progress

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

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Prussian

LemonPine

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertyPrussianProgress
Alpha acid4.29%5–7.5%
Beta acid2.73%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%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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