Wild LoyalistvsProgress
Wild Loyalist and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Wild Loyalist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Progress
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Wild Loyalist
HerbalSpicyEarthyNoble
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Wild Loyalist | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.7–5.6% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.7% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 25–30% |
| Humulene | - | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Golding
Styrian Golding