Sitiva BlendvsProgress
Sitiva Blend and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Progress
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 Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Progress
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitPeachLime
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |