Pedigree

Seedling of WGV crossed with O.B.79 (a trial male which was the grandfather of Target)

Brewing Usage

Aroma

Aroma

Moderately strong spicy, grassy, floral, mint, earth and honey tones

Possible Substitutions

• Fuggle
• UK East Kent Golding

Typical Beer Styles

• Ale

Additional Information

Developed at Wye College in 1951 and released for commercial production in 1964

Alpha Acids

6.0 - 7.5%

Beta Acids

2.0 - 3.3%

Co-Humulone

~33%

Total Oil

0.8 - 1.0 mL / 100g

Myrcene

~29% of total oil

Humulene

36 - 42% of total oil

Caryophyllene

~14% of total oil

Farnesene

< 1% of total oil

General Trade Perception

Originally introduced as a replacement for Fuggle, Progress shows excellent potential at both the start and end of the boil