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Progress
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About
Progress was bred in the 1950's at Wye College in England and released in 1964 as a low-cost alternative for Fuggle hops. Slightly sweet with subtly bitter, it features pleasant and Fuggle-like floral aromas of grass, mint and earth.
Origin
Seedling of WGV crossed with O.B.79 (A trial male which was the grandfather of Target). Developed at Wye College in 1951 Progress wasn't released for commercial production until 1964. Its Wilt tolerance made it an ideal replacement for Fuggle on farms where Wilt was active.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CassisCreamyCorianderSweet FlavorGrassyHoneySpiceMintSweetBlackcurrantFruityFloralGrass
Recommended Beer Styles
English BittersPale AlePorterStoutCzech PilsnerBockCask AleWheat
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
24-33.5%
Humulene
36-47%
Caryophyllene
10.6-14%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid6.0 - 7.5%
Beta Acid2.0 - 3.3%
Co-Humulone25-34%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.5-1.2 mL/100g
HSI0.26
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 74% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)