Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Zenith
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Zenith
Citrus
Only in Progress
GrassyMintSweetHoneyBlack currantFruity
Property
| Property | Zenith | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |