X13459vsProgress

X13459 and Progress are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 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 X13459

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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 X13459

TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Progress

GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity

Property

PropertyX13459Progress
Alpha acid3–5.5%5–7.5%
Beta acid4–5%1.8–2.7%
Co-humulone21–24%25–27%
Total oil0.8–2 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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