Tahoma
Alpha acid
7–8.2%
Beta acid
8.5–9.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
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 Tahoma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Tahoma
CitrusLemonGrapefruitCedarPineSpicyOrangeWoody
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruityFloral
Property
| Property | Tahoma | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8.2% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9.5% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 15–17% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–72% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 9–11% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |