Sovereign
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.1–3.1%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
United Kingdom
Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MintFruityFloralGrassy
Only in Sovereign
HerbalPear
Only in Progress
SweetHoneyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Sovereign | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.1% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–31% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–9% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding