TeamakervsProgress

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

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Teamaker

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

When to pick Progress

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Teamaker

Subtle

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Property

PropertyTeamakerProgress
Alpha acid0.6–1.8%5–7.5%
Beta acid5.4–13.2%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone-25–27%
Total oil-0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene59–61%25–30%
Humulene1–2%40–47%
Caryophyllene11–13%12–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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