Southern AromavsProgress
Southern Aroma and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralBlack currant
Only in Southern Aroma
HayHerbalStrawNoble
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyFruity
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding
Motueka