Southern SublimevsProgress

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

Southern Sublime

Aroma

Alpha acid

10.8–13.4%

Beta acid

4.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

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 Southern Sublime

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Progress

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

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Southern Sublime

OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral

Property

PropertySouthern SublimeProgress
Alpha acid10.8–13.4%5–7.5%
Beta acid4.9%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone26%25–27%
Total oil-0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene49–51%25–30%
Humulene2–4%40–47%
Caryophyllene5–7%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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