TNT BlendvsProgress

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

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

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 TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Progress

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Fruity

Only in TNT Blend

CitrusGreen

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFloral

Property

PropertyTNT BlendProgress
Alpha acid11.5–13%5–7.5%
Beta acid-1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone-25–27%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL0.5–0.8 mL
Myrcene-25–30%
Humulene-40–47%
Caryophyllene-12–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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